What would happen if a supernova detonated close to Earth? - BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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What would happen if a supernova detonated close to Earth? - BBC Sky at Night Magazine
What would happen if 2 million of nukes with a yield of 1 gigaton each were all detonated at once? Would they manage to destroy any kind of life on earth? How
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Bright Supernova Blazes in M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy - Sky & Telescope - Sky & Telescope
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Rare star survives death by supernova - 4 Aug 2022 - How It Works Magazine - Readly
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Supernova in M82 Passes Its Peak - Sky & Telescope - Sky & Telescope
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A supernova could light up the Milky Way at any time. Astronomers will be watching
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How close would a supernova have to be to affect life on Earth?
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Betelgeuse - 25 Jan 2024 - All About Space Magazine - Readly
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Ancient astronomers saw a supernova. Scientists just captured the explosion.
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What would happen if a supernova detonated close to Earth? - BBC Sky at Night Magazine
How close does a supernova need to be to Earth to cause damage to humans or our planet? - Quora