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The explosion of novae hardly disturb the white dwarf or its companion star. Mass transfer resumes and a new layer of fuel can accumulate so that the process can happen all over again. In a supernovae, its the death of a star. Its theory that the outer layers of a massive star produces the supernovae while the core collapses to form a neutron star or black hole.

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Describe a supernova and how it differs from a nova?

A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle, resulting in a dramatic increase in brightness that can outshine entire galaxies for a short period. In contrast, a nova is a less energetic event that occurs in a binary star system when a white dwarf accumulates material from its companion star, leading to a sudden outburst of nuclear fusion on its surface. While supernovae can lead to the formation of neutron stars or black holes, novae do not result in the destruction of the white dwarf. Essentially, supernovae are much more energetic and catastrophic than novae.


What is the difference between Type I and Type II supernovae?

supernovae are classified by the lines in their spectra (which indicate which elements are present). type I supernovae have no hydrogen lines, having been caused by the explosion of a star with no hydrogen envelope. type II supernovae have hydrogen lines, indicating that the exploding progenitor star had retained a significant amount of its hydrogen before its supernova. type I supernovae are further classified based on the presence of silicon lines, which are present in type Ia supernovae but not types Ib and Ic.


What role did supernovae play in the natural elements?

It is precisely the supernovae that created those elements and dispersed them into space.It is precisely the supernovae that created those elements and dispersed them into space.It is precisely the supernovae that created those elements and dispersed them into space.It is precisely the supernovae that created those elements and dispersed them into space.


Can Heavier elements like gold and uranium cannot be created in supernovae?

Heavier elements like gold and uranium are primarily formed in explosive events such as supernovae, but they are more significantly produced through a process called neutron capture during neutron star mergers. While supernovae do contribute to the synthesis of certain heavy elements, the extreme conditions and neutron-rich environments found in neutron star collisions are more conducive to creating the heaviest elements. Therefore, while supernovae play a role, they are not the sole site for the creation of all heavy elements.


HOW Are supernovae and nebula's similar?

Supernovae and nebulas are similar in that they are both astronomical phenomena related to the lifecycle of stars. Nebulas are vast clouds of gas and dust where stars are born, while supernovae are the explosive deaths of massive stars that release heavy elements into space, enriching the surrounding nebula. Both play critical roles in the formation and evolution of galaxies.

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Are novas or novae classified into different types?

No, a nova is a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months. Novae are caused by a cataclysmic nuclear explosion on a white dwarf, which causes a sudden brightening of the star and they can repeat on the same star as material repeatedly builds up on its surface from a nearby companion. They are therefore always in a binary system. Novas/Novea should not be confused with "Supernovae" which are different and are classified into different types.


Describe a supernova and how it differs from a nova?

A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle, resulting in a dramatic increase in brightness that can outshine entire galaxies for a short period. In contrast, a nova is a less energetic event that occurs in a binary star system when a white dwarf accumulates material from its companion star, leading to a sudden outburst of nuclear fusion on its surface. While supernovae can lead to the formation of neutron stars or black holes, novae do not result in the destruction of the white dwarf. Essentially, supernovae are much more energetic and catastrophic than novae.


When was Novae Group created?

Novae Group was created in 2006.


What are the differences between Type I and Type II novae?

Type I novae occur in binary star systems where one star is a white dwarf and the other is a normal star. The white dwarf accretes material from the normal star until it reaches a critical mass, causing a thermonuclear explosion. Type II novae, on the other hand, involve the collapse and explosion of a massive star at the end of its life cycle.


When was Donatia novae-zelandiae created?

Donatia novae-zelandiae was created in 1853.


When was Armillaria novae-zelandiae created?

Armillaria novae-zelandiae was created in 2001.


When was Laurelia novae-zelandiae created?

Laurelia novae-zelandiae was created in 1838.


What does novae mean in Italian?

did you mean nove? it's 9!


When was Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen created?

Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen was created in 1804.


What is the name of the study of space?

Dividing Space in Two: The study of Inner Space is Astronomy (Solar systems, novae and super-novae - and the many others that occur within Our Galaxy); while the study of [Outer - as in extra-galactic] Deep Space is Cosmology.


When was Supplementum primum Prodromi florae Novae Hollandiae created?

Supplementum primum Prodromi florae Novae Hollandiae was created in 1830.