Supernova

What is a Supernova? Explained in an easy to understand way:

What is a Supernova? - Easy to Understand

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Imagine you're trying to hold onto a large stack of boxes while climbing a staircase, but eventually, you lose your balance, and the boxes come crashing down in a spectacular mess. This chaotic scene is similar to a supernova, where a massive supergiant star can no longer support the immense pressure of its own gravity and collapses. Just as the stack of boxes becomes unstable and falls apart, the star's core succumbs to gravitational forces, leading to a dramatic explosion that we see as a bright supernova in the sky.

Supernova Definition

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Supernova Definition

Supernova: The bright explosion of a dying supergiant star. Supernova. A supernova is the massive explosion of a star that releases a huge amount of light and energy when it reaches the end of its life.