When Stars Go Boom: Understanding Supernova Explosions
Supernova explosions are among the most energetic and dramatic events in the universe, marking the violent deaths of massive stars or the runaway fusion reactions in white dwarf stars. These cosmic detonations briefly outshine entire galaxies, releasing tremendous amounts of energy and heavy elements into the interstellar medium, profoundly impacting galactic evolution. Massive stars, after … Baca Selengkapnya