Stars Explode Near Milky Way

Last observed supernova in M51, occurred in 2005.

A new star is detected by some amateur astronomers from France. He was detectedin the monitoring of PTF Sky Survey, conducted between May 31 until June 1 and be in arm's close neighbor galaxy, the M51.

This phenomenon has also been documented by the new equipment owned by MartinKraar Obesrvatory at the Weizmann Institute, and also owned Wise Observatory TelAviv University in Mitzspe Ramon, Israel.

Now the star who emerged as a result of supernova explosions is being studied by ateam of international researchers, including from Israel, the United States, Britain,Canada and other countries.

Prior to this, the last supernova observed in M51, a galaxy located 26 million light-years from Earth, occurs in 2005. Quoted from the Daily Galaxy, June 8, 2011, a supernova is estimated to appear around 1 time in 100 years in any galaxy.

Frequent phenomenon that occurs in the M51 supernovae can be explained from theinteraction with other galaxies that are very close. This closeness led to the formation of giant stars become increasingly faster.

Due to the rapid process of massive star formation, there is also accelerating the destruction of very large stars that give rise to a supernova explosion.