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What was the brightest explosion ever seen?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Illuminating the Cosmos

This chapter investigates the characteristics of the brightest star observed and its comparison to other luminous cosmic entities like quasars. It explores the physics behind brightness, the phenomena of gamma-ray bursts, and the significant insights gained about black holes and the universe's vast energy scales.

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