James Webb Space Telescope discovers what remains after two stars collide and explode as a red nova "Until now, it was unknown what type of star would remain after the merger." Astrobitica January 22, 2026 (Last updated: January 22, 2026) 1 minute read “Until now, it was unknown what type of star would remain after the merger.” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly legacy keepsakes with astronaut crewNext: SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into orbit from California (video)