The big star that couldn't become a supernova

The big star that couldn't become a supernova 05/31/2017 02:33 PM EDT For the first time in history, astronomers have been able to watch as a dying star was reborn as a black hole. It went out with a whimper instead of a bang. Full story at https://news.osu.edu/news/2017/05/25/massivefail/ Source Ohio State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111