How does a supernova differ from our sun?

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Waleed A.
Dec 16, 2015

A Supernova marks the end of the lifetime of a massive Star.

Explanation:

A Supernova marks the end of the lifetime of a massive Star, about 2 to 3 times more massive than our Sun.

A Star like our Sun after it completely burns Hydrogen to Helium will rearrange and shed its outer layers forming a nebula.

A Star, about 2 to 3 times the mass of our Sun, when it burns all of its hydrogen will rearrange itself and collapse on its core in a ciolent Supernova explosion.

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