Nova
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A nova is a cataclysmic nuclear explosion caused by the accretion of hydrogen onto the surface of a white dwarf star.
[edit] Observation
 Artist's conception of a white dwarf star accreting hydrogen from a larger companion. |
 Nova: Before and after. |
 Nova cygni 1992. |
 Images of the star V838 Monocerotis. |
 Nova in M31 (Andromeda Galaxy) |
 V1500 Cyg (Nova Cygni 1975) Light Curve |
[edit] Evolution
[edit] Theory
 Diagram of a Cataclysmic Variable |
