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Record 1 1985-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stars (Astronomy)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Astronomy
CONT

Should the star be sufficiently massive, it will build elements up to iron in its interior. But iron is at the limit of nuclear-fusion reactions and further contraction of a massive star's core can only result in catastrophic collapse, leading to a supernova explosion. The most likely end-products of massive stars are neutron stars and black holes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étoiles (Astronomie)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Astronomie
CONT

Des étoiles massives vivent nettement moins longtemps que les étoiles de faible masse: la grande pression et la haute température qui règnent à l'intérieur des étoiles massives accélèrent les réactions de fusion nucléaires, ce qui diminue leur durée de vie.

Spanish

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