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Nasa discovers why a giant star survived 27 explosions without dying

Nasa discovers why a giant star survived 27 explosions without dying
Times of India Friday 13 November 2026, 02:59 UTC By SANJAY SHARMA 1 min read
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Astronomers may have solved the mystery behind AT 2016blu, a massive star that has produced at least 27 supernova-like eruptions over 15 years without being destroyed. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detected powerful X-ray emissions, pointing to a hidden companion, possibly a black hole or neutron star. Researchers believe the companion periodically captures material from the unstable star, triggering intense bursts of light.

Astronomers may have solved the mystery behind AT 2016blu, a massive star that has produced at least 27 supernova-like eruptions over 15 years without being destroyed. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detected powerful X-ray emissions, pointing to a hidden companion, possibly a black hole or neutron star. Researchers believe the companion periodically captures material from the unstable star, triggering intense bursts of light. The discovery could also shed light on ultra-luminous X-ray sources and stellar evolution.
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