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supernova

[soo-per-noh-vuh] / ˌsu pərˈnoʊ və /
NOUN
black hole
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Elements heavier than hydrogen and helium are created in supernova explosions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Its relatively close distance and clear visibility make it a key object for studying neutron stars, supernova remnants, and nebulae.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Because a supernova can shine for several months, astronomers can observe multiple images of the same explosion at once.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

During this extended campaign, researchers used LCO's full range of instruments to monitor the supernova almost continuously.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The essential preliminary to a supernova explosion is the generation by silicon fusion of a massive iron core.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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