These Stars Are Being Eaten Alive from the Inside

Stars, though seemingly eternal, have life cycles determined by their mass. Less massive stars become white dwarfs, while massive ones end in supernovae. Intermediate stars, between 8 and 10 solar masses, have uncertain fates, sometimes exploding due to electron capture in their cores. This process involves neon and magnesium capturing electrons, leading to core collapse and supernova. Understanding these processes helps us comprehend our galaxy and universe.

How does the fusion of iron affect a star's core?

What is the significance of the Chandrasekhar limit in stellar evolution?

What evidence suggests that we may have observed a supernova caused by intermediate stars?