This site from Georgia State Department Astronomy & Physics provides information on the Supernovae. "A supernova is an explosion of a massive supergiant star." Find out much more at this site.

Learners use various articles about how atoms are made and spread throughout the universe starting with the Big Bang. They will study the articles as groups and will then present their information to the class.

Article explores the sightings of the supernova of 1006 that were recorded from Europe to Japan.

Basic characteristics and definition, how astronomers study supernovae, the types of supernovae, where they occur, theories about supernovae, what supernovae tell us about the universe, and the effects of supernovae.

Small stars can hang around for billions of years and slowly fade away, but large stars have a spectacular way to wave goodbye. When a large star collapses, it can start a new round of nuclear fusion that powers an explosion called a...

In this media-rich essay from the NOVA Web site, astronomer Brent Tully of the University of Hawaii walks you through the latest scientific theories about the size of the universe.

Describes the most energetic explosive event in outer space: the supernova. Includes animation of a supernova.

Article explores the supernova of a star that is possibly "150 times more massive than our Sun." The primary observations of the explosion were accomplished through the Chandra X-ray Observatory. (May 7, 2007)

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, learn about a type of exploding star a Type II supernova that is so large it has a mass 10 times greater than the mass of our Sun.

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, learn about a type of exploding star - a Type Ia supernova - that is so bright that astronomers can measure the distance to the galaxy in which it resides, and even learn which elements make...

A brief description of supernova remnants with many embedded links to help define terms used in the description. The specific topics are age and the importance of remnants to us and the types. Definitions of key words are provided.

Supernovae are divided into two basic physical types, including a description of supernova types and how they are classified based on the existence of hydrogen spectral lines. Definitions of key terms are provided.

Details of the brightest supernova of modern times - supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud. There are many links for additional information.

A detailed description of a supernova developing from a single massive star. There is a quiz, related links, animation, lesson plans, and an FAQ sheet available also.

Discover how a dying star can be reborn as a black hole. View a slide show that follows the progression of events from an old, dying star to newborn black hole.

PBS site explores the birth of a Supernova and explores its common types.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explain the importance of supernovas and how a star becomes a supergiant.

Just now, somewhere in the universe, a star exploded. In fact, a supernova occurs every second or so in the observable universe. Yet, we've never actually been able to watch a supernova in its first violent moments. Is early detection...

Astronomers use gamma decay to study the lives of the stars.

The expansion and explosion of a star is described at it goes through its nova phase. Current theories are discussed.

Learn what black holes are and the myths that surround them.

This hands-on astronomy activity lets learners hunt for different objects in the night sky that contribute to stellar and planetary formation, using a Treasure List. They will learn how stars and their planets form and will find objects...

This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.

A general look at the expansion of the universe and the Big Bang theory.