SN Ic

Supernova SN Ic is a powerful explosion that occurs when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel, causing its outer layers to collapse and then explode outward. Unlike other supernovae types, SN Ic results from a star that has lost both its hydrogen and helium layers before exploding. This absence of outer layers leads to a different spectral signature. These supernovae are important because they are linked to some long-duration gamma-ray bursts and play a key role in dispersing elements into space, enriching the galaxy with materials necessary for planet formation and life.