Draft:Outline of supernovas
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to supernovas:
A supernova (pl.: supernovae or supernovas) is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star. A supernova occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star, or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nuclear fusion. The original object, called the progenitor, either collapses to a neutron star or black hole, or is completely destroyed to form a diffuse nebula. The peak optical luminosity of a supernova can be comparable to that of an entire galaxy before fading over several weeks or months.
What type of thing are supernovas?
[edit]Supernovas can be described as all of the following:
Types of supernovas
[edit]Specific supernovas
[edit]History of supernovas
[edit]General supernova concepts
[edit]Supernova-related organizations
[edit]Supernova-related publications
[edit]Persons involved with supernovas
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Resources from Wikiversity
- Chandra X-ray Observatory: Supernovas – X-ray observations and scientific explanations of supernovas
- Space.com: Supernova Facts – In-depth article explaining supernova types, causes, and significance
- Latest Supernovae – Regularly updated list of recent supernova discoveries with images
- Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS) – Collaborative effort to provide early warning of a galactic supernova