Nova, Supernova, Hypernova, Kilonova – What's The Difference?

There are lots of different ways stars can go boom.
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Supernova vs Hypernova vs Kilonova - Which is more Voilent?

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Nova, Supernova, Hypernova, Kilonova – What's The Difference?