A supernova is a powerful stellar explosion marking the death of a massive star or the runaway fusion of a white dwarf. These cosmic events forge heavy elements like gold and iron, scattering them across space to seed new stars and planets. Astronomers use them as standard candles to measure cosmic distances, benefiting our understanding of the universe's expansion.
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