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Could passing through a higher density of dark matter initiate a stellar core collapse in a star that is close to going supernova already?
I have a question about astrophysics. Do you think passing through a higher density of dark matter could initiate a stellar core collapse in a star that is close to going supernova already?
That's an interesting question. According to current research, it's unlikely that passing through dense dark matter would initiate a stellar core collapse. However, the effects of dark matter on the behavior of stars is still an area of active research and there may be yet unknown or unexplained effects that could impact the collapse of a star's core.