Type II supernova

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about something called a Type II Supernova.

A supernova is a big explosion that happens in space. It's like a really big firework, but instead of just colors and noises, it creates light and energy. There are different kinds of supernovae, but we're going to talk about Type II today.

So first, let's talk about stars. Stars are big balls of gas that shine really bright. They create this light and heat by smashing atoms together in a process called nuclear fusion. But eventually, stars run out of fuel and can't keep smashing atoms together. When that happens, they start to shrink.

Now, sometimes when a star shrinks, it gets really hot and explodes. That's what happens in a Type II Supernova. The star gets so hot and compressed that it creates a shockwave that bounces off the center of the star and causes it to explode.

When the star explodes, it sends out a bunch of materials into space like a gigantic explosion. This explosion creates lots of energy, and we can see it from Earth as a really bright light in the sky. It's so bright that sometimes, we can even see it during the day!

Scientists study Type II Supernovae because they can tell us a lot about how stars are born and what they're made of. It's like a big puzzle that they're trying to solve.

So there you have it, kiddo! A Type II Supernova is a big explosion that happens when a star gets really hot, forms a shockwave and explodes, sending out lots of materials and energy into space.