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Record 1 2023-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stars (Astronomy)
  • Space Physics
CONT

A hypernova (alternatively called a collapsar) is a very energetic supernova thought to result from an extreme core-collapse scenario. In this case a massive star (>30 solar masses) collapses to form a rotating black hole emitting twin energetic jets and surrounded by an accretion disk.

OBS

hypernovae; hypernovas: plural.

Key term(s)
  • hypernovae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étoiles (Astronomie)
  • Physique spatiale
OBS

supernovae superlumineuses; supernovas superlumineuses : pluriels.

OBS

hypernovae; hypernovas : pluriels.

Key term(s)
  • supernova super lumineuse
  • supernovae super lumineuses
  • hypernovae

Spanish

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