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Can a planet go supernova

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No, only large stars go supernova when nuclear fusion breaks down. While white dwarfs can go supernova in some instances, brown dwarfs are failed stars which are not powered by nuclear fusion.

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No, only stars can go supernova.

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Is it possible for a planet to survive a supernova explosion from its own star?

No, not a supernova.


Has a supernova destroyed a planet?

There is no evidence, but the chances are very high. The explosive force of a supernova is enough to destroy a close planet or expel it into outer space. Even if it did not, the loss of mass would force any planet into a much greater orbit.


Why doesn't a supernova occur on earth?

A supernova can't occur on any planet. A supernova occurs when a very large star, at least 8 times more massive than the sun dies.


Which star if it were to go supernova is close enough to harm planet Earth?

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Could a supernova on Jupiter cause the earth to be pushed off it axis?

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Can a planet survive a supernova if it is on the far side of a star binary to the exploding star?

It could. it depends on the condidtion. Yes it could but after the sun goes supernova it has a chance of turning into a black hole.


Is a supernova bigger than earth?

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In the universe In order what is smallest to biggest planet star moon super cluster cluster supernova?

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What will happen if the sun gone supernova?

The Sun won't go supernova (it isn't massive enough) so the question has no real answer!