What Happens When a Star Dies?

Stars are like giant, burning fireworks. When they run out of fuel, they explode in a big flash, this is called a supernova. Sometimes, after the explosion, all that's left is a small, super-dense ball, called a neutron star or even a black hole.

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A small firework explodes in the sky, that's like a supernova.
After the fireworks end, all that remains is a tiny ball, just like a neutron star.
Sometimes, the explosion is so strong it creates a black hole, like a really deep, invisible pit.

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