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A '''supernova''' is the explosion of an old, massive star at the end of it's life. This generally occurs when heavier elements in it's core undergo nuclear fusion under pressure. | A '''supernova''' is the explosion of an old, massive star at the end of it's life. This generally occurs when heavier elements in it's core undergo nuclear fusion under pressure. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[Nova | *[[Nova weapon]] | ||
[[Category: Astronomy]] | |||
[[Category: Science]] | [[Category: Science]] | ||
[[Category: Doomsday Scenarios]] |
Latest revision as of 00:15, 29 December 2012
A supernova is the explosion of an old, massive star at the end of it's life. This generally occurs when heavier elements in it's core undergo nuclear fusion under pressure.