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What is the final productive fusion stage before the iron core develops?
What is the consequence of fusing iron in the stellar core?
What value, known as the Chandrasekhar limit, defines the critical core mass?
What specific repulsive force ultimately halts the catastrophic core collapse?
What event immediately precedes the outward shockwave generation in a Type II supernova?
What mechanism is responsible for re-energizing the stalled initial shockwave during a Type II supernova?
What key feature characterizes the spectrum of a Type II supernova?
During core collapse, from what approximate size does the iron core shrink in milliseconds?
What fate might a star experience if its final inert core mass settles just under the Chandrasekhar limit?
Which observatory studies supernova remnants (SNRs) to understand explosion physics?
What does the nickname BOAT, given to GRB 220429A, stand for?
Which satellite initially spotted the immense burst of GRB 220429A on April 29, 2022?
What catastrophic stellar event is the proposed mechanism resulting in GRB 220429A?
Approximately how many billion light-years away did GRB 220429A originate?
Given its immense distance, GRB 220429A offers a view into which major era of the universe's history?
What was the maximum energy measured for individual gamma-ray photons detected from GRB 220429A?
Based on observed frequencies, what is the estimated recurrence rate for an event as powerful as the BOAT?
How is the energy of a GRB intensely focused to achieve such observed brightness?
Which instrument provided crucial high-energy X-ray data that helped solidify the classification of GRB 220429A as an outlier?
What term describes the explosion type resulting from a colossal star collapsing to form a black hole?
How does the energy release mechanism of a powerful GRB primarily differ in distribution compared to a typical supernova?
What two primary interpretations exist for the term "the October sky event"?
Which planet frequently shines as a dazzling evening star shortly after sunset in a typical October sky?
As summer sights begin to dip toward the horizon, what takes center stage overhead during October nights?
What is the physical cause of the fleeting streaks of light observed during October meteor showers?
What logistical element is described as half the battle when planning astronomical observation?
What specific historical event inspired the high school students central to the story behind the October Sky Festival?
In recent years, what specific location has hosted a prominent iteration of the October Sky Festival?
What is the fundamental contrast between experiencing the celestial event and attending the festival?
To maximize deep-sky viewing, why is the Moon's phase considered a critical factor?
What atmospheric benefit can clearer views of distant light be attributed to following several days of rain?