A hypernova (pl. hypernovae or hypernovas) is a type of supernova explosion with an energy substantially higher than that of standard supernovae. An alternative term for most hypernovae is `superluminous supernovae` (SLSNe). Such explosions are believed to be the origin of long-duration gamma-ray bursts. Just like supernovae in general, hypernov.....
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An usually energetic supernova of the type sometimes seen in dense, starburst regions of some irregular galaxies. Long gamma-ray bursts are believed to be associated with some hypernovae.
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