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    What is a supernova?

    Question #52240. Asked by mountside. (Nov 07 04 12:46 PM)


    MaggieG 5

    		It's an exploding star.
    http://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/snr.html

    Nov 07 04, 1:17 PM
    jimchamp110

    		A supernova is a stellar explosion that creates an extremely luminous object. A supernova causes a burst of radiation that may briefly outshine its entire host galaxy before fading from view over several weeks or months.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova

    [Added reference link - McG]

    Apr 12 08, 5:28 PM

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