How Does the Chandrasekhar Limit Affect Stellar Evolution?

Stellar evolution is profoundly influenced by the Chandrasekhar Limit. Stars with masses less than 8-10 times that of the Sun will eventually shed their outer layers and leave behind a white dwarf with a mass below the Chandrasekhar Limit. More massive stars will undergo supernova explosions and leave behind neutron stars or black holes. Thus, the limit delineates the pathways for different types of stellar remnants.