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A supernova explosion is one of the most powerful and awe-inspiring events in the universe. It occurs when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel, leading to a catastrophic collapse of its core. This collapse triggers a colossal explosion, releasing an immense amount of energy and outshining entire galaxies for a brief period. The explosion scatters elements like carbon, oxygen, and iron into space, seeding future stars, planets, and even life itself. In its wake, a supernova may leave behind

163K views · 5.8K reactions | How are stars and planets born? What happens to its planets when a star dies? Come along on an epic interstellar journey, billions of years long, through the life and death of a planetary system: https://go.nasa.gov/2EqOwlb | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook