‘Shocking’ nova explosion of dead star was 100 times brighter than the sun Astronomers have used near-infrared light to explore the extreme forces behind the eruption of LMC68, a recurrent nova in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Astrobitica March 20, 2025 (Last updated: March 20, 2025) 1 minute read Astronomers have used near-infrared light to explore the extreme forces behind the eruption of LMC68, a recurrent nova in the Large Magellanic Cloud. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend—but don’t try to look for itNext: This new telescope lens could be a game-changer for space imagery