English Explanatory Dictionary

micronova

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A stellar outburst about one millionth the strength of a classical nova.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/

Word forms

micronova micronovae micronovas

Etymology

Coined by the Suspicious0bservers citizen science team, led by Ben Davidson. From micro- + nova.

Related words

dwarf nova failed supernova hypernova kilonova nova nova remnant red nova supernova supernova imposter supernova remnant unnova

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