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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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Our colleagues in Stockholm first noticed the supernova but it was us who spotted that the light had been bent into multiple images.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Jason knew he shouldn’t look, but he couldn’t close his eyes as Juno went supernova, revealing her true godly form.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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