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Supernovas [See Link] are classified according to the absorption lines of different chemical elements that appear in their spectra. The classification can be simplified to Type I or Type II Type II - If a supernova's spectrum contains a line of hydrogen in the visual portion of the spectrum. Type I - all the rest. These are broken down even further. Type:- Ia - When a white dwarf merges with another star. Ib & Ic are formed by massive stars running out of fuel but have lost the outer layer of hydrogen and helium like Wolf-Rayet stars Type II are the "normal" types of supernova, where massive stars can no longer maintain hydrostatic equilibrium and the core collapses IIP Reaches a "plateau" in its light curve IIL Displays a "linear" decrease in its light curve Supernova [See Link] classifications are based on chemical composition.
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∙ 12y agoIn simple terms, there is only one type of supernova - A star that explodes.
It can then be sub categorised into two types I & II supernova.
These can also be sub categorised into Ia, Ib and Ic - IIP & IIL
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∙ 12y agoThere are Type:-
- 1a
- 1b
- 1c
and Type :-
- IIP
- IIL
- IIn
- IIb
Supernovae that do not fit into the normal classifications are designated peculiar, or 'pec'.
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What is the Vela Supernova?
Well a supernova is the explosions or death of a star, so the Vela supernova is probably the supernova of the star vela!
IS a supernova a celestial body?
No, a supernova is an explosion of a star. What left of a supernova are celestial bodies.
How many solar masses does a star have to have before a supernova is produced?
four
Can supernova be a red giant?
A red giant can become a supernova.
What is a likely progenitor of a type you supernova?
Type "you" supernova do not exist.
What type of star as their lives as supernova?
many stars die as a supernova. not really able to determine which types, because they die at random, but if they dont die as supernovas, they just collapse and disappear into one point in the sky.
What is a supernova and how many are there?
[See related for information on Supernova]. [See related for information on the amount]
What are exploding stars?
Dangerous. Novas, or supernovas. Tycho Brahe coined the phrase "nova stellarum" when a "new star" appeared in the night sky. We now know that he was observing a supernova, the death throes of a very massive star.
What type of galaxys are nebulas often found in?
There are many types of nebula and they can form within any galaxy. Generally, the normal types of nebula - planetary and supernova remnants will occur in the younger galaxies, so at a push spiral galaxies.
How many message can be stored in the inbox of nokia 7210 supernova?
You can store uptill 20mb msgs in nokia 7210 supernova
What are the 5 kinds of nebulea?
The 5 types of cosmic nebulae are: Reflection Emissive Dark Planetary Supernova remnant
What is the Vela Supernova?
Well a supernova is the explosions or death of a star, so the Vela supernova is probably the supernova of the star vela!
IS a supernova a celestial body?
No, a supernova is an explosion of a star. What left of a supernova are celestial bodies.
Who observed SN1572?
Many people would have observed the Supernova, however it's discovery was attributed to Tycho Brahe. That's why it is called "Tycho's supernova".
How many solar masses does a star have to have before a supernova is produced?
four
Why are supernova considered factories for the production of heavy elements?
Many Supernova explosion is a result of a nebula the Nubula was the reason why we have a sun 5 billion years ago and today.
Can supernova be a red giant?
A red giant can become a supernova.
