Killer Stars and Supernovae

What is the main theme of the introduction section?

• The life cycle of planets

• The formation of new stars

• The destructive power of killer stars

• The beauty of stars in the night sky

What was the significance of the supernova named Assassin 15 LH?

• It was the first supernova ever discovered

• It was the brightest supernova in recorded history

• It was the closest supernova to Earth

• It was the smallest supernova ever observed

How does light cause destruction on a galactic scale?

• By creating black holes

• By concentrating photons to a destructive level

• By altering the gravitational pull of planets

• By increasing the temperature of stars

What is the typical kill radius of a normal supernova?

• 500 light years

• 30 light years

• 10 light years

• 100 light years

What is the potential kill radius of a super luminous supernova like 15 LH?

• 50 light years

• 200 light years

• 1500 light years

• 500 to 1000 light years

What type of star is the precursor to a super luminous supernova?

• Blue super giant

• Red dwarf

• White dwarf

• Yellow giant

What is a magnetar?

• A dying star

• A newly formed planet

• A type of black hole

• A neutron star with intense magnetic fields

What is required for a neutron star to become a super luminous supernova?

• A slow rotation speed

• A large size

• A fast spin and intense magnetic fields

• A high temperature

Why are super luminous supernovae considered rare?

• They require specific conditions to form

• They occur only in certain galaxies

• They are invisible to telescopes

• They only happen once every billion years

What is the theoretical upper limit related to supernovae?

• The size of a supernova

• The number of supernovae that can occur in a galaxy

• The distance a supernova can be observed from

• The amount of energy a supernova can generate