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Is it possible to force a star to go supernova before its time?
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∙ 13y ago
I guess there are really only 2 methods, should you even wish to attempt something so foolhardy :-)
- If you removed a lot of the stars hydrogen, this would invoke the core to collapse and start helium carbon fusion earlier.
- By adding a hell of a lot of hydrogen to the star, you could increase the pressure on the core, causing the star to use up it's supply of hydrogen faster than it would before. Thus invoking the supernova early.
How you would do this, or even how you would get there is anyones guess - let alone why?.
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What is a star called right before it explodes?
Normally it is known as the supernova's progenitor star.
What are two possible results of a supernova explosion?
A neutron star or a black hole.
What is the heaviest element that a star can produce through fusion before going supernova?
The heaviest element that can be produced prior to supernova is Iron (Fe).
Who named the supernova star?
A supernova is not a single star, but an event that occurs to the most massive stars when they reach the end of their life. Therefore it cannot be named. See related questions for details on Supernova
What is believed to be created when a star collapses?
supernova
Is it possible for a planet to survive a supernova explosion from its own star?
No, not a supernova.
What comes before a cell?
A supernova comes before a neutron star. After an aging star undergo supernova explosion, the remaining core of the star becomes a neutron star or a black hole, depending on its mass.
What is a star called right before it explodes?
Normally it is known as the supernova's progenitor star.
What are two possible results of a supernova explosion?
A neutron star or a black hole.
How many solar masses does a star have to have before a supernova is produced?
four
The explosion of a very massive star is called what?
well what you gotta do is go home a smoke weed
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!
What is a guest star was that seen exploding over China in the year 1054?
A "guest" star is the name for the original star, before it exploded as a Supernova. Because the Supernova is the explosion and has no real physical relation to the Star, it is termed "guest" star.
What force causes prostars to form?
A gentle nudge from either a passing star or a nearby supernova.
Which elements would be present in a star just before it forms a supernova?
Iron
How old is a star?
A Supernova is not a particular star. A supernova is a cataclysmic event that occurs at the end of a high mass star life. They have been occurring for billions of years, and will continue to do so for billions more. Therefore it is not possible to put an age to it.
When was Rock Star Supernova created?
Rock Star Supernova was created in 2006.
