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supernova

[soo-per-noh-vuh] / ˌsu pərˈnoʊ və /
NOUN
black hole
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The space program’s dwindling wonder and joy winked out of existence, like a distant supernova.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

If it is large enough, it could end its life in a supernova explosion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

On the average, a supernova occurs in a given galaxy about once every century.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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