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2 articles for "Supernova"

Supernova [Astro*Index]

(Plural: Supernovae.)

A star that explodes to maximum luminosity very quickly. At peak luminosity, a supernova may outshine the rest of its galaxy combined. Supernovae burn up almost their entire body, and end up as superdense stars, or even black holes. There have only been a few supernovae in our galaxy in recorded history; the last supernova in our galaxy was seen in AD1573.

See also:
♦ Nova ♦ Luminosity ♦ Black Hole
Supernova [Munkasey M.]

A very strong Nova. See: "Nova".

See also:
♦ Nova ♦ Luminosity ♦ Black Hole

 

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