Astronomers discover a star unlike anything ever seen — and it defies all known physics
Saturday, 31 May 2025 () Astronomers in 2025 are once again puzzled by ASASSN-15lh, a mysterious star whose explosive brightness and energy output make it one of the most extreme objects ever observed in the universe. As reported by Yahoo News, this object was first detected in 2015 and has since defied classification. Originally labeled a superluminous supernova, ASASSN-15lh challenges that definition with unusual properties that scientists still cannot fully explain. What makes it so unique? The star’s explosion released energy levels 50 times greater than an average galaxy. After reaching peak brightness, the light unexpectedly dimmed — then brightened again months later. This kind of double-peaked light curve has never been observed in known stellar explosions.
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