Nova
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Not to be confused with Supernova.
A nova (plural:novae) is a nuclear explosion that occurs when gravity from a white dwarf star collects hydrogen from a neighboring star.[1] This process starts nuclear fusion on the white dwarf, and a nuclear explosion results.
References[change]
- ↑ Rees, Martin (2008). Universe : The Definitive Visual Guide. New York: DK publishing. p. 278. ISBN 978-0-7566-3670-8.
