Editorial note: This article was corrected on Oct. 20, to rectify an inaccuracy introduced by the editor, misstating the brightness of kilonovas. (science.howstuffworks.com)
«Now it seems that by hunting for kilonovas, astronomers may be able to tie together the events giving rise to both phenomena,» Tanvir said. (sciencedaily.com)
This powerful kilonova blast emits as much visible and near - infrared light every second as the Sun does every few years. (sciencedaily.com)