Why do some stars become ‘supernova impostors’? Astronomers still don’t quite know

Why do some stars become ‘supernova impostors’? Astronomers still don’t quite know

Astronomers call this “eruptive mass loss,” and it’s a stellar drama we’re still trying to fully grasp.

May 3rd, 2026|Categories: News|Comments Off

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