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After a supernova explosion, the remnants can evolve into a neutron star or a black hole, depending on the mass of the original star. In the case of a neutron star, the core collapses under gravity, compressing protons and electrons into neutrons, while the outer layers are expelled into space. If the core is massive enough, it can collapse further into a black hole, where gravity is so intense that not even light can escape. The ejected material from the supernova also enriches the surrounding interstellar medium with heavy elements, contributing to the formation of new stars and planets.

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

There is no way of knowing which star will next go "supernova".However, closer to home, Betelgeuse is the most likely to produce a supernova - within humanities lifetime.


How does a supernova transform into its next stage?

A supernova marks the explosive death of a massive star, resulting from the core collapsing under gravity after nuclear fusion ceases. This explosion ejects the outer layers into space, enriching the surrounding interstellar medium with heavy elements. The remnants can form a neutron star or black hole, depending on the mass of the original star. Over time, the expelled material can contribute to the formation of new stars and planetary systems, continuing the cycle of stellar evolution.


Can we predict when the next supernova will happen?

Unfortunately not. We can tell which stars are likely to go Supernova, but our time frame is limited to hundreds if not, closer to thousands of years. Viewable supernova are rare and therefore we have not been able to study them sufficiently with modern instruments to gain an insight into their workings. As more and more supernova are observed our predictions could become better, but not for a long while.


What is the Vela Supernova?

The Vela Supernova is the remnant of a supernova explosion that occurred in the Vela constellation about 11,000 to 12,300 years ago. It is located about 800 light-years away from Earth and is one of the closest known supernova remnants to us.


What is the adverb phrase of a black hole is the remains of a supermassive star after a supernova?

"after a supernova" is the adverb phrase in the sentence.