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What is a 'supernova'?
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A type of nebula
Quiz Options
- A type of nebula
- The explosion of a star
- The birth of a star
- A gravitational wave
Explanation & Context
A supernova is a powerful and luminous stellar explosion that occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nuclear fusion.
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