Supernovas Explained
White dwarfs, held together by electron degeneracy pressure, can only grow up to 1.44 solar masses before they explode as supernovas. These explosions serve as standard candles for measuring cosmic distances and are responsible for creating all heavy elements, including those found in our bodies. Understanding supernovas not only sheds light on the universe's structure but also connects us to the very elements that compose our world.In this clip
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