Space: A supernova explosion is so bright it can briefly outsh…

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Did you know? A supernova explosion is so bright it can briefly outshine an entire galaxy. The energy released in seconds is more than our Sun will emit in 10 billion years. All elements heavier than iron (gold, lead, uranium) were forged in supernovas — including in your body.

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A supernova explosion is so bright it can briefly outshine an entire galaxy. The energy released in seconds is more than our Sun will emit in 10 billion years. All elements heavier than iron (gold, lead, uranium) were forged in supernovas — including in your body.

Een supernova-explosie is zo helder dat hij even een heel sterrenstelsel kan overstralen. De energie die in seconden vrijkomt is meer dan onze zon in 10 miljard jaar zal uitstralen. Alle elementen zwaarder dan ijzer (goud, lood, uranium) zijn in supernova's gevormd — ook in jouw lichaam.

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