Starbursts are a type of candy that have been around since the 1960s. They are chewy, fruit-flavored candies that come in a variety of colors and flavors. Supernovae are a type of stellar explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle. Novae are a type of stellar explosion that occurs when a white dwarf star accretes matter from a companion star. Both supernovae and novae are extremely bright and can be seen from Earth.