Comment Re:Might be hypernova (Score 2, Informative) 34
Actually there are two elements that make this interesting. One is the fact that they caught it so early, when the supernova was still brightening. This is relatively rare. Second, this is the nearest supernova that they've found before the gamma ray burst has occurred.
Of course, as has been pointed out, it's also significantly brighter then most supernovas.
Of course, as has been pointed out, it's also significantly brighter then most supernovas.
