Supernova Flare in Large Magellanic Cloud (IMAGE) International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research Caption Supernova flare seen in the Large Magellanic Cloud on 23 February 1987. Credit Credit: CAASTRO/Mats Björklund (Magipics) Usage Restrictions Attribution, no derivatives. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.