ASASSN-15lh is the most powerful supernova discovered in human history, the explosion’s mechanism and power source remain shrouded in mystery because all known theories meet serious challenges in explaining the immense amount of energy ASASSN-15lh has radiated.

Subo Dong

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Like many mysteries in astronomy, it may take years, if not decades, of observational and theoretical efforts to unravel it.