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What do you call a huge explosion in which a large star may die?
This is a supernova.
What are the two things a supergiant star may become when it dies?
When a supergiant star exhausts its nuclear fuel and dies, it may explode in a supernova event. Depending on its mass, the remnants can either collapse into a neutron star or form a black hole. The outcome is determined by the star's initial mass and the processes occurring during the supernova explosion.
What two things can a supernova become?
A supernova (plural: supernovae or supernovas) is a stellar explosion that creates an extremely luminous object.Check the link given for more information.
What comes after the red supergiant stage?
After the red supergiant stage, a massive star will typically undergo a supernova explosion. This occurs when the star's core collapses, leading to a rapid expulsion of its outer layers. The remnant core may become a neutron star or, if the mass is sufficient, collapse further into a black hole. The supernova explosion also disperses heavy elements into space, contributing to the formation of new stars and planets.
What forms when stars explode?
A supernova, resulting in either a neutron star or black hole. Also may heavy elements are blown out of the star during the explosion.
What determines which stage occures after a supernova?
No one knows for sure, since there is not enough information to figure it out. After a supernova, the star will either turn into a black hole, a neutron star, or a pulsar. But, there is no scientific evidence that proves which one the star will turn into after a supernova.
What are the three forms of stellar death and what determines the final fate of a star at birth?
A star may become a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole. Which option applies depends on the mass of the star - more specifically, how much mass is left at the end - for example, after a supernova explosion if there is one.
What is the range of masses for a supernova?
The range of masses for a supernova typically falls between about 8 to 50 times the mass of the sun. When a star that massive runs out of nuclear fuel, it undergoes a catastrophic collapse resulting in a supernova explosion. Smaller stars may end their lives in a different type of explosion called a nova.
What happens to a massive star when its fusion period is over?
Once a star's nuclear fusion has ended, it will collapse inside its core and become what is known as a white dwarf. Its outer layers will shoot out into the universe as planet nebula. If they are very large, stars will explode into a Supernova and their core will collapse into a black hole.
How much does a supernova weigh?
A supernova itself doesn't have a specific weight as it is not a single object but rather a stellar explosion marking the end of a star's life cycle. The mass involved in a supernova can vary widely, often between 1.4 to several tens of solar masses (the mass of our Sun). During the explosion, a significant portion of the star's mass is ejected into space, while the remnant core may collapse into a neutron star or black hole.
A what is produced when the outer core of a star explodes after the core collapses?
The process of the stellar explosion is called a "nova", or if powerful enough, a "supernova". The outer layers of gas are blown away into space, and this shell of fleeing gas is sometimes called a "supernova remnant", or more generally, a "nebula". For example, the Crab Nebula is the gas cloud left over after a supernova explosion which was brilliantly visible here on Earth in the year 1054.
What can form after the supernova of a red giant?
After the supernova of a red giant, remnants such as a neutron star or a black hole can form, depending on the mass of the original star. If the star was especially massive, it may also result in a supermassive black hole or a hypernova explosion.
