A star is exploding 45 million light-years away — here's how you can see it

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What happened

The newly discovered Type Ia supernova SN 2026aaiv in NGC 7331 offers amateur astronomers and astrophotographers a rare opportunity to observe and image an exploding star before it fades.

Key facts

  • The newly discovered Type Ia supernova SN 2026aaiv in NGC 7331 offers amateur astronomers and astrophotographers a rare opportunity to observe and image an exploding star before it fades.
  • Reported by Space.com and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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