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A neutron star, or a black hole. Which it is, depends on the mass that remains after the supernova explosion. Above a certain mass limit, a black hole will form.

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Will all stars that become supernovae leave behind a neutron star?

Not all stars that undergo a supernova explosion will leave behind a neutron star. Depending on the mass of the star, the remnants could be a neutron star, a black hole, or in some cases, nothing at all if the explosion completely obliterates the star.


What is the heaviest element formed by super giant star prior to supernova explosion?

Iron is the heaviest element formed by fusion in the core of a supergiant star prior to its supernova explosion. Elements heavier than iron are typically formed during the supernova explosion itself through nucleosynthesis processes.


What is the name for a supernova cloud?

Nebula. Some nebulae are formed as the result of supernova explosions. The material thrown off from the supernova explosion is ionized by the supernova remnant. One of the best examples of this is the Crab Nebula, in Taurus. It is the result of a recorded supernova, SN 1054, in the year 1054 and at the centre of the nebula is a neutron star, created during the explosion.


What is the final explosion of a dying supergiant star called?

A supernova, or in the case of a smaller star, a nova.


Will the sun blow up into a supernova explosion someday?

No, the sun does not have enough mass to end its life in a supernova explosion. Instead, it will eventually expand into a red giant and then shed its outer layers to form a planetary nebula, leaving behind a small, dense core called a white dwarf. This process will happen in about 5 billion years.