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	Search Results for Novae and Supernovae Search Type: Keywords | Results: Radio Programs | Images | FAQs | Other Resources | Search Again Definition Nova: An explosion from the surface of a white-dwarf star in a binary star system. A nova occurs when the white dwarf, which is the dense core of a once-normal star, "steals" gas from its nearby companion star. More » Supernova: A violent stellar explosion that can shine as brightly as an entire galaxy of billions of normal stars. Astronomers divide supernovae into two groups: Type I and Type II. More » Stargazing Tip No stargazing tips found. Check the Sky Almanac for more information. Radio Programs Displaying 1 to 5 (of 85 total) results | More results »  Title  Air Date Regal Explosions, Part 2 November 6, 2009 Regal Explosions November 5, 2009 More Moon and Antares September 24, 2009 Aquila September 7, 2009 Nucleosynthesis August 10, 2009 Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen. Image Gallery Displaying 1 to 5 (of 33 total) results | More results »  Image RS Ophiuchi Magnetar Boom! Hot Bubble On the Bubble Frequently Asked Questions Displaying 1 to 1 (of 1 total) results  Question What is the difference between a nova and a supernova? Other Resources StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2008 http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations2008.html StarDate Online | News | Dating the Universe with Stellar Relics http://stardate.org/resources/news/universe/200208.html
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