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When does a supernova occur?

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Well, a star must die eventually! Everything in the universe will be destroyed, or will just die. No matter what.

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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.


When does supernova occur?

If two stars begin to orbit. However, novae are more common that supernovae, so you can't really say if the result of a binary will be a nova or a supernova.


What can occur after a high mass star explodes?

A supernova resulting in either a neutron star, or a black hole.


Why did the supernova 1987A actually occur in 1977?

It didn't. It occurred approximately 168,000 years before 1987.


Can supernova occur in the same star more than once?

Remember that Supernovas are great contributors to interstellar material that forms new stars. The star which explodes to supernova will leave either a pulsar or a black hole depending on its mass. Part of the supernova will scatter into space.


Which star has the greatest probabilty of producing a supernova explosion?

There are many, as too there are many stars. Most supernova explosions are outside of our Galaxy and can occur at any time. So when a supernova explosion is witnessed, it's a rare event. Within our galaxy, or at least within visual with the naked eye, it has to be Betelgeuse. At only 600 light years from us, it is already experiencing the precursor to a supernova eruption. When it will occur - or more correctly - when will we observe it, is any ones guess, but it is expected within humanities lifetime.


Did supernova explosions that occur in a star cluster happen during the first 100 million years in the life of the universe?

yes


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.


What kind of storms do black holes and supernovas cause in Earth's upper atmosphere?

None for now. However, should a supernova explosion occur in our "neighborhood" (anywhere within a few thousand light-years in this case!), the strong radiation might have a severe impact on life on Earth.None for now. However, should a supernova explosion occur in our "neighborhood" (anywhere within a few thousand light-years in this case!), the strong radiation might have a severe impact on life on Earth.None for now. However, should a supernova explosion occur in our "neighborhood" (anywhere within a few thousand light-years in this case!), the strong radiation might have a severe impact on life on Earth.None for now. However, should a supernova explosion occur in our "neighborhood" (anywhere within a few thousand light-years in this case!), the strong radiation might have a severe impact on life on Earth.


Possibly the most cataclysmic event to occur in nature is?

After the Big Bang itself, we vote for the explosion of a 'supernova' or possibly a black hole.


Can a supernove occur on earth?

No, the earth is much too small to be able to be capable of a supernova event. These are only possible in stars much larger than the Sun.