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Stellar astronomy > Stellar remnants > Supernovae > Core-collapse supernovae > Type Ic supernovae
Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Supernovae > Core-collapse supernovae > Type Ic supernovae

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Type Ic supernovae  

Definition

  • A Type I supernova that shows weak or no helium lines and no strong silicon (Si II) absorption feature near 6150 Å. Type Ic supernovae are believed to result from the evolution of massive stars. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1730

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