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Type II supernova

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A big star can go boom.

HST SN 1987A 20th anniversary.jpg
HST SN 1987A 20th anniversary.jpg
It is a giant blast. It happens when a star gets too heavy. The star breaks apart in space. It is a bright light. Can you see it?
Core collapse scenario.svg
Core collapse scenario.svg

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File:HST SN 1987A 20th anniversary.jpg
HST SN 1987A 20th anniversary.jpg
File:Evolved star fusion shells.svg
Evolved star fusion shells.svg
File:Core collapse scenario.svg
Core collapse scenario.svg
File:SNIIcurva.png
SNIIcurva.png
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