As an astronomer, you observe the night sky on a regular basis. One night, you notice a new, bright star visible with the naked eye. Within the next two years, the new star vanishes from sight. Which of the following best describes the object you observed?
A) a super bright planetary nebula
B) a white dwarf explosion
C) a supernova explosion
D) a red giant explosion
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