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Have you ever wondered what happens to a star when it
Have you ever wondered what happens to a star when it
Have you ever wondered what happens to a star when it
explodes? Why does it explode? And many more questions
explodes? Why does it explode? And many more questions
explodes? Why does it explode? And many more questions
left unanswered. When stars explode, we experience a
left unanswered. When stars explode, we experience a
left unanswered. When stars explode, we experience a
certain phenomena known as a SUPERNOVA. This
certain phenomena known as a SUPERNOVA. This
certain phenomena known as a SUPERNOVA. This
phenomena may seem beautiful and visually pleasing for
phenomena may seem beautiful and visually pleasing for
phenomena may seem beautiful and visually pleasing for
the eyes but they are threatening to the planet.
the eyes but they are threatening to the planet.
the eyes but they are threatening to the planet.

What is a Supernova?
What is a Supernova?
What is a Supernova?
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