science Phys Org 2026-07-25

Rare Blue Optical Transient May Signal New Cosmic Explosion Type

Chinese astronomers have detected a unique blue optical transient event, AT2019ijn, in a dwarf galaxy. Its fast rise, slow decay, and bright radio emissions suggest it could represent a previously unknown class of cosmic explosion.

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