The Emergence Machine

Supernova

abstract · Astronomy · Level 8 · E0

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Emergence definition

A supernova is a catastrophic stellar explosion marking the end of certain star types, which involves the massive celestial body that shines due to its own energy production and undergoes a transformation of state or condition from one to another.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “supernova” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word
supernova
Origin language
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Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL8L7L6L5L2L1L0SupernovaStarLightPerception… intermediate l…FormLifeStructureChangeMatterWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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Prerequisites

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  • Star L7 (requires)
    A supernova is a catastrophic stellar explosion marking the end of certain star types.