Stellarmassiva

Stellarmassiva is a theoretical astrophysical object that represents the upper limit for the mass of a star that can undergo supernova explosion. The concept arises from the understanding that stars with masses beyond a certain threshold are thought to collapse directly into a black hole, bypassing the supernova stage. This critical mass is estimated to be around 130 to 150 solar masses, although the precise value is subject to ongoing research and theoretical refinement.

Stars more massive than Stellarmassiva are predicted to collapse under their own gravity so rapidly that they do not form the necessary neutron star intermediate that is characteristic of a supernova. Instead, the core collapse is so extreme that it directly leads to the formation of a black hole. This distinction is important for understanding the cosmic element production and the distribution of compact objects in the universe. Studying the theoretical boundary of Stellarmassiva helps astrophysicists to model stellar evolution and the end stages of very massive stars. The observational identification of objects close to this theoretical limit remains a challenge due to their rarity and the inherent difficulties in accurately measuring the masses of extremely luminous and distant stars.