What is the term for the powerful and luminous stellar explosion that occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star?
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Supernova
A supernova is so bright that it can briefly outshine an entire galaxy containing billions of stars. These explosions are cosmic recycling centers, responsible for creating and scattering heavy elements like gold, silver, and iron throughout the universe.
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- What term describes the massive stellar explosion occurring at the end of a massive star's life cycle?