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A Star Disappeared in Andromeda, Replaced by a Black Hole


Massive stars about eight times more massive than the Sun explode as supernovae at the end of their lives. The explosions, which leave behind a black hole or a neutron star, are so energetic they can outshine their host galaxies for months.

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