What Is a Supernova?

A supernova is when a big star explodes. Imagine blowing up a balloon full of air, that's like the inside of a star. When it gets too big, it pops in a bright flash. This happens because the star runs out of fuel and can't hold itself together anymore. A big explosion throws off energy, light, and even some pieces of the star into space.

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  1. A balloon full of air pops, that's like a star exploding.
  2. Blowing out birthday candles with one big puff, that’s a supernova in action.
  3. Imagine a giant firecracker going off right next to you, that’s how bright a supernova can be.

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