The violent deaths of stars
Chapter 1
How stars end their lives
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Chapter 2
History written in the night sky
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Chapter 3
The cosmic recycling centers
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Chapter 4
The bizarre remnants left behind
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The violent deaths of stars
Ch 2 · History written in the night sky
Fun Fact
Daytime stars: The supernova of 1006 CE was so bright that people could read books at midnight just by its light.
Glossary
supernova (noun)
A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass. In 1054 CE, Chinese astronomers recorded a brilliant stellar explosion that created the Crab Nebula.
A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass. In 1054 CE, Chinese astronomers recorded a brilliant stellar explosion that created the Crab Nebula.
Quiz
How did Tycho Brahe's observation of the 1572 supernova change scientific history?
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Who observed the last supernova directly seen with the naked eye in our Milky Way galaxy in 1604?
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Which modern astronomical object is the remnant of the famous 1054 CE supernova recorded by Chinese astronomers?
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What term did ancient Chinese astronomers use to describe suddenly appearing supernovae?
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In what year did astronomers detect neutrinos from a nearby supernova, confirming how stars collapse?