Kepler's Supernova

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This type of supernova occurs when a white dwarf accumulates too much material from a companion star and explodes.

Type IA

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This famous German astronomer first observed Kepler's Supernova in 1604.

Johannes Kepler

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Kepler’s Supernova helped astronomers measure the scale of the universe using this technique, acting as a "______."

Standard candle

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This is the first stage of a star's life, where gas and dust come together to form a hot, dense core.

Nebula

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12 x 11 = ...

132

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This Italian astronomer also studied Kepler’s Supernova, making it an important event in early astronomy.

Galileo Galilei

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This type of supernova results from the collapse of a massive star that retains its hydrogen layer.

Type II

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The critical mass that the white dwarf must reach before exploding is called the ______ limit.

Chandrasekhar limit

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