Flashes in the Night.
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| Title: | Flashes in the Night. |
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| Authors: | FINKBEINER, ANN (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Scientific American. Jan2026, Vol. 334 Issue 1, p34-41. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Cartoon or Caricature. |
| Subjects: | Supernovae, Gamma ray bursts, Astronomical observations, Astronomical surveys, Astrophysics, Supermassive black holes, Quasars |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the phenomenon of celestial transients, which are astronomical events that appear suddenly and typically fade away quickly, challenging the conventional understanding of the universe's gradual changes. It discusses the discovery and classification of these transients, primarily into two categories: those related to the deaths of stars, such as supernovae and gamma-ray bursts, and those occurring near supermassive black holes, including tidal disruption events and changing-look quasars. The article highlights the rapid increase in the detection of transients due to advanced astronomical surveys and emphasizes the ongoing efforts to understand their underlying physics and implications for broader astronomical questions. [Extracted from the article] |
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