As an expert in astrophysics and a long-time enthusiast of the Superman lore, I can provide an informed perspective on the question of Krypton's destruction.

Krypton, as depicted in the DC Comics universe, is a fictional planet that orbits the star Rao. It is the homeworld of Superman's character, Kal-El, before its destruction. According to the storyline, Krypton was destroyed due to a variety of reasons, including natural disasters, war, or the eventual collapse of its core. However, it's important to note that Krypton is a fictional planet and does not exist in reality.

In the real world, the concept of a planet's destruction is complex and would require an astronomical event of immense scale. Planets can be destroyed or significantly altered by phenomena such as collisions with other celestial bodies, supernovae, or being swallowed by a black hole. However, such events are extremely rare and are not part of our current understanding of the universe's workings.

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It is the homeworld of Superman, but also to Supergirl, Krypto and other Kryptonians. Unfortunately, the destruction of the planet also created Kryptonite, radioactive chunks of the planet which are deadly to all Kryptonians. Jor-El told Louise McCallum, that Krypton has colors that humans couldn't even dream of.read more >>