Stellar Objects

Stars and stellar phenomena 21 Terms

Stars and stellar phenomena
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Hypernova
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A hypernova is an exceptionally energetic supernova (10-100× normal), producing relativistic jets and associated with lo...

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Magnetar
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A magnetar is a neutron star with an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field (10^14-10^15 Gauss), the strongest magnetic...

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Neutron Star
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A neutron star is the ultra-dense remnant of a massive star's supernova explosion, composed almost entirely of neutrons ...

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Pulsar
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A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rapidly rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation from its ma...

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Supernova
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A supernova is a catastrophic stellar explosion, briefly outshining entire galaxies and producing most elements heavier ...

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