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Because it does not have enough mass.
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What is the definition for supernova in science?
Nova (plural novae) means "new" in Latin, The prefix "super-" distinguishes supernova from ordinary nova.
Why will the sun never explode in a supernova?
Its not big enough. You have to have a certain amount of mass to end as a supernova.
How do super massive rare stars end their life as?
The most massive stars will end up as black holes. Those are the stars that have more than approximately 3 solar masses at the end of their life - i.e., AFTER the supernova explosion.
The interstellar medium is enriched with heavy elements by the remnants of what?
The interstellar medium is enriched with heavy elements by the remnants of supernovas. A supernova is the spectacular explosion at the end of a stars life when it collapses in on itself.
What type of objects do stars end their life as?
They will end up as neutron stars or even black holes. Usually they will first explode as a supernova (of type1a).
What is the definition for supernova in science?
Nova (plural novae) means "new" in Latin, The prefix "super-" distinguishes supernova from ordinary nova.
What is the brilliant explosion that spells the end to massive stars called?
A supernova
What effect will a nova have on a star?
It will destroy it in a cataclysmic explosion.
Why are supernovas called supernovas?
They are not. A supernova is an explosion of a star. Blue stars usually end their lives in such explosions.
Why do all stars end in a supernova?
Oops! Not all stars end up as a supernova. To become a Type 2 supernova, the star has to be between 8 and 50 times larger than the Sun.
Why are blue stars called supernovas?
They are not. A supernova is an explosion of a star. Blue stars usually end their lives in such explosions.
What describes how a star's life cycle end?
The star will blow out its outer layers in a huge explosion called a supernova.
Why will the sun never explode in a supernova?
Its not big enough. You have to have a certain amount of mass to end as a supernova.
What is it called when a star suddenly flares up?
A Nova. The colossal explosion of a very large star at the end of its life is a Supernova.
How do super massive rare stars end their life as?
The most massive stars will end up as black holes. Those are the stars that have more than approximately 3 solar masses at the end of their life - i.e., AFTER the supernova explosion.
What happens when the sun expires?
When the Sun does end their would be a massive explosion making the Sun expand 300 times it's usual rate.Consuming Mercury,Venus and even Earth.Even if the Sun's explosion didn't kill us we would be frozen to death or burnt to death.
The interstellar medium is enriched with heavy elements by the remnants of what?
The interstellar medium is enriched with heavy elements by the remnants of supernovas. A supernova is the spectacular explosion at the end of a stars life when it collapses in on itself.
