Superluminous Nova Spotted in Neighboring Galaxy

A remarkable “superluminous” nova was recently spotted in a neighboring galaxy, featuring an uncommon binary star system made up of a white dwarf and a hot, youthful star. This extraordinary event, characterized by its intense brightness, was fleeting, enduring for just shy of two weeks. This occurrence marks only the second instance of such a luminous explosion being documented from this kind of system, underscoring the infrequency and enigmatic qualities of these celestial pairs.