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A Hypernova (type 1c Supernova) refers to an immensely large star that explodes at the end of its lifespan.

It relates to the supernova of the most massive stars, the hypergiants which have masses of between 100 and 300 solar masses.

They are rare, and have the potential to destroy any life within it's radiation output. Luckily, no hypergiant is close enough to Earth to cause us any problems.

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Will Antares the star hyper nova?

No. Antares is 883 times the diameter of the sun, which makes it one of the largest stars by the amount of space it takes up. But, Antares is only 15 times the weight of our sun. A star has to be somewhere around 100-300 times heavier to go hypernova. So while it's quite large, unfortunately (or fortunately since it is so close to Earth) it isn't dense enough to go hypernova.


What do red giants become after they run out of fuel?

They explode as a supernova/hypernova to form a planetary nebula/black hole.


What are the key differences between a supernova and a hypernova in terms of their explosive power and impact on the surrounding environment?

A supernova is a powerful explosion of a star, while a hypernova is an even more powerful explosion. Hypernovae release more energy and have a greater impact on their surroundings compared to supernovae.


High mass star death?

Stars like R136a1, the most massive star known, go hypernova, but fail to leave behind even a black hole. A supernova remnant on steroids would be what is left. Stars like VY Canis Majoris, which are less massive, also conclude their lives with a hypernova, but produce a black hole, which fires intense gamma ray bursts. We could be in the gun barrel of WR104, which has an axis which seems to point right towards us.


Does a meganova exist?

Currently, there is no evidence or scientific basis to support the existence of a "meganova" as a specific type of astronomical event. Supernovae are well-documented phenomena in astrophysics, but a "meganova" is not a commonly recognized term in the scientific community.

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How big can hypernova get?

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How often is a hypernova created?

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What forms a black hole?

When a massive star dies, gravity forces it to fall in on itself, and the result is a gigantic explosion called a hypernova. The leftover of a hypernova is a black hole.


What kind of spatial explosion is the advanced form of a supernova?

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What is an ultra mega supernova?

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Is it possible for the existence of a more powerful version of the Hypernova an Ultranova?

That is only currently possible if several if more than 1000 supernovas crashed dead right into each other. But there is no single thing that has the power of a hypernova.


How big will the hypernova be when vy canis majoris explodes?

A couple of light-years.


Will Antares the star hyper nova?

No. Antares is 883 times the diameter of the sun, which makes it one of the largest stars by the amount of space it takes up. But, Antares is only 15 times the weight of our sun. A star has to be somewhere around 100-300 times heavier to go hypernova. So while it's quite large, unfortunately (or fortunately since it is so close to Earth) it isn't dense enough to go hypernova.


What is the hottest natural thing?

Answer: the hottest natural things the KALDERO Answer: I believe that would be a hypernova - a special kind of supernova.


What do red giants become after they run out of fuel?

They explode as a supernova/hypernova to form a planetary nebula/black hole.


What is bigger than a supernova?

A hypernova is a more powerful and larger explosion than a supernova. It occurs when a massive star collapses and releases an immense amount of energy, much greater than that of a supernova. Hypernovae are one of the most energetic events in the universe.