Novae

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Term: Novae
Definition:

A star that experiences a sudden increase in luminosity, by a s much as 10^6. The outburst ejects a shell of matter but does not disrupt the star.
UAT Astrophysics
Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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