Supernova 1987ASupernova 1987A (February 23, 1987) in the Large Magellanic Cloud is the brightest supernova to be observed since SN 1604 AD (Kepler). Detection of a burst of neutrinos indicates that a neutron star was formed. Radioactive decay of about 0.07 solar mass of Co-56 is responsible for the observed optical light as well as hard X-rays and gamma-ray lines. Ultraviolet, optical, and infrared 'light echoes' and soft X-rays provide information on the distribution of circumstellar matter and the evolution of the progenitor star.
Document ID
19890058756
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccray, Richard (Space Telescope Science Institute Baltimore, MD, United States)
Li, Hong Wei (Nanjing University People's Republic of China, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Guo Shoujing Summer School of Astrophysics