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In 1604, a new star appeared that shone brighter than all th…


In 1604, a new star appeared that shone brighter than all the others for three weeks. It was even visible during the day! This mysterious beacon marked the explosive death of a nearby star, called a supernova. Here is the story of how this star died for the first time. But how did it end up dying a second time? Watch: http://go.nasa.gov/2jjhMB3