Scientists watch supernova shockwave shoot through a dying star for 1st time The supernova was the death of a red supergiant star 500 times larger than the sun, in a galaxy just 22 million light-years away. Astrobitica November 12, 2025 (Last updated: November 12, 2025) 1 minute read The supernova was the death of a red supergiant star 500 times larger than the sun, in a galaxy just 22 million light-years away. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS’s tail is still growing, new image showsNext: When Space Junk Comes Home