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supernova

[soo-per-noh-vuh] / ˌsu pərˈnoʊ və /
NOUN
black hole
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When a massive star runs out of fuel, it collapses in a powerful supernova and leaves behind an object with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Now researchers have identified an unusual supernova in the early Universe that could provide a valuable new clue.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 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

Perley believes observations of this unusual supernova could help resolve the disagreement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

I have trouble getting excited about a star going supernova.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass




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