Nova
Definition
n. a star that increases thousands of times in brightness and then fades
Synonyms
orb
star
absolute magnitude
Antonyms
malnova
Sentences
As matter builds in the space between stars, matter can be ejected from the system as a nova.
The difference between a nova and a supernova is that a supernova marks the end of a stars life, while a nova marks the beginning.
Kepler's Nova
Animation: The Early Flash of an Exploding Star, Caught by Kepler