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Supernova

This artistic representation shows the supernova of a star that first collapses into a white dwarf, attracts mass from a neighbouring star and then explodes as a supernova.
This artistic representation shows the supernova of a star that first collapses into a white dwarf, attracts mass from a neighbouring star and then explodes as a supernova.
This artistic representation shows the supernova of a star that first collapses into a white dwarf, attracts mass from a neighbouring star and then explodes as a supernova.Image: ESA/ATG medialab
Image: ESA/ATG medialab

When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it explodes and briefly shines extremely brightly. This process is called a supernova.

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