When a star goes supernova, what exactly happens to all the planets in that system?
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Last updated Jul 21 2021.
Originally posted Jul 21 2021 6:19 AM.
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That depends on the planets orbit, closer planets would have been consumed during the Red Super Giant phase. Due to the increased mass of the star, all planetary orbits would be affected.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/supernova/en/