A helium nova, V445 Puppis, has exploded, emitting gas at speeds of 20 million miles per hour.

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What

When

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:11:15 GMT · 5h 5m ago

Where

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Why

V445 Puppis is a unique type of exploding star, the only one of its kind confirmed in the Milky Way.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This event provides rare observational data on the behavior of helium novae, contributing to astrophysical understanding of stellar evolution and extreme cosmic phenomena.

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https://www.earth.com/news/mystery-gas-bullets-clock-20-million-mph-in-the-milky-ways-rarest-explosion-v445-puppis/
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