The number of Milky Way nova explosions per year has been pinned down
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Lackluster supernova reveals a rare pair of stars in the Milky Way
Discovery of most recent supernova in our gal
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A supernova could light up the Milky Way at any time. Astronomers will be watching
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Milky Way Galaxy, Size, Definition, & Facts
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Lackluster supernova reveals a rare pair of stars in the Milky Way
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Ultraviolet flash detected by astronomers after 'peculiar' supernova
Scientists discover 'staggering' features in massive Milky Way star explosion
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Catch a failing star: the tense wait for a supernova, Supernovae
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I discovered this insane supernova remnant hidden inside of Messier 24 : r/space
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Supernova spotted just 21 million light years from Earth
Scientists catch a white dwarf star in the act of exploding into a nova - Los Angeles Times