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Eta Carinae

Coverage of Eta Carinae in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 3 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: May 3 · 10:00 UTC

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SCIENCEMay 3 · 10:00 UTCSPACE.COM
Why do some stars become 'supernova impostors'? Astronomers still don't quite know
The star Eta Carinae experienced a bright outburst 170 years ago, classified as a 'supernova impostor' rather than an actual supernova. Astronomers remain uncertain about why some stars exhibit these impostor behaviors.