Astronomers witness colossal supernova explosion create one of the most magnetic stars in the universe for the first time
Astronomers have discovered that the birth of neutron stars with magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's magnetosphere is the "magic trick" behind superbright supernovas.
Astrobitica
March 12, 2026 (Last updated: March 12, 2026) 1 minute read
Astronomers have discovered that the birth of neutron stars with magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth’s magnetosphere is the “magic trick” behind superbright supernovas.