Supernova
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A supernova is the explosive death of a massive star, briefly outshining entire galaxies before fading.
The explosion scatters elements forged in the star's core across space.
Figuratively, supernova describes a spectacular peak followed by collapse: Her career went supernova, then burned out.
Plural: supernovae or supernovas.
Study of universal structure
- astrophysicsPhysics of celestial bodies
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- redshiftWavelength stretch from recession
- distance measurementQuantifying spatial intervals
dark energy · heavy elements · gold · platinum · cosmic dust · telescope · observatory · Chandra
Violent burst of energy
- neutron starUltradense stellar remnant
- black holeCollapsed star's remnant
- core collapseStar's center caves inward
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
remnant · nebula · Crab Nebula · progenitor · red giant · white dwarf · fusion · nucleosynthesis
Violent burst of energy
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- meteoricSwiftly spectacular yet brief
phenomenon · sensation · burst · peak · apex · climax · stardom · breakout
Group playing music together
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- songMusical piece with words
- filmMovie or coating
- KeplerPlanetary motion law formulator
Tycho Brahe · comic book · science fiction · gaming · anime · Marvel · brand · fragrance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- outshiningSurpassing in brilliance
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- magnitudeSize or scale
flash · blaze · radiance · dazzling · incandescent · beacon · flare · glow
cosmology
Study of universal structure
- astrophysicsPhysics of celestial bodies
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- redshiftWavelength stretch from recession
distance measurement · dark energy · heavy elements · gold · platinum · cosmic dust · telescope · observatory · Chandra · Kepler
explosion
Violent burst of energy
- neutron starUltradense stellar remnant
- black holeCollapsed star's remnant
- core collapseStar's center caves inward
shockwave · remnant · nebula · Crab Nebula · progenitor · red giant · white dwarf · fusion · nucleosynthesis · iron core
explosion
Violent burst of energy
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
meteoric · phenomenon · sensation · burst · peak · apex · climax · stardom · breakout · blaze of glory
band
Group playing music together
Kepler · Tycho Brahe · comic book · science fiction · gaming · anime · Marvel · brand · fragrance · pop culture
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- outshiningSurpassing in brilliance
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
magnitude · flash · blaze · radiance · dazzling · incandescent · beacon · flare · glow · visible
Supernovablack hole
Collapsed star's remnant
dark matter · black dwarf · brown dwarf · void · neutron star
Supernovastellar nursery
Gas cloud birthing suns
protostar · star formation · nebula · white dwarf · brown dwarf
Supernovastar formation
Dense cloud becomes sun
planetary formation · coalescence · accretion · gravitational collapse
- supernova explosion
- supernova remnantMaterial ejected by dying star