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supernovae
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an exploding star that as a result is emitting a very large amount of light, more than the sun
- A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle.
- The remnants of a supernova can form nebulae and enrich the interstellar medium with heavy elements.
- Astronomers observed a distant galaxy where a supernova had recently occurred.
- Astronomers study supernovae to understand stellar evolution and the dynamics of galaxies.
- Supernovae release enormous amounts of energy, producing heavy elements essential for planetary formation.