Young, Nearby Supernova Dazzles Scientists

This supernova, PTF 11kly, was discovered by computer on Aug. 24. It is one of the closest spotted in decades.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California astronomers have found the closest, brightest supernova of its kind in 25 years, catching the glimmer of a tiny self-destructing star a mere 21 million light years from Earth and soon visible to amateur skywatchers.

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