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Supercrescent

Definition: In mathematics, a "supercrescent" is an object that is both a superellipse and a superelliptic. This means it has two distinct asymptotes or sides, but its shape remains elliptical. The name comes from the fact that these objects are similar to supercones, which are also known as ellipsoids. In other words, a "supercrescent" is an object with both an eccentricity of 1 (a hyperbola) and a


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Supercrescence

Definition: In the context of astronomy, a "supercrescent" refers to an object that appears brighter than its actual size due to the reflection or transmission of light from dust and gas. This phenomenon occurs when an object with a high brightness is surrounded by much less dust and gas, making it appear smaller. For example, in the night sky, a supernova remnant (a massive star that has blown up and formed a black hole) can produce a supercrescent effect due to the


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