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Citizen scientists spot rare exploding star in real-time

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Citizen scientists using the Kilonova Seekers platform spotted a stellar flash 2,500 times brighter than before, allowing astronomers to identify the exploding cataclysmic variable GOTO0650 within hours .

Swift community follow-up captured X-ray, UV , and amateur telescope data revealing the star’s rare “period-bouncer” stage.

Astronomy & Astrophysics , Volume 699 , July 25 , is published in Astronomy.

GOTO0650 was identified in real time via Kilonova Seekers .

The discovery shows the importance of citizen science, both scientifically and personally, says volunteer Cledison Marcos da Silva .

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