A dramatic cosmic event, a rare dwarf nova that suddenly brightened by a factor of 2,500, has been discovered with the help of everyday skywatchers through the Kilonova Seekers project. Often described as playing astronomical “spot the difference,” Kilonova Seekers invites the public to scan and compare new telescope images of the night sky with […]
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