Observations of Supernova SN1987A

Conference · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6996022

Riegler, G R

Supernova SN1987a was discovered on February 23, 1987 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy which is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere. At a distance of 160,000 light years, it is the nearest supernova in almost 400 years, and offers the exciting opportunity to study element formation and the evolution of stars. The NASA program for observations of SN1987a was developed rapidly after the discovery of the explosion. The observing program will be implemented through a series of coordinated campaigns of gamma-ray, X-ray, ultraviolet and infrared observations from spacecraft, rockets, balloons, aircraft and the ground. This paper summarizes models for supernovae, recent results for SN1987a, and the NASA plans for further observations.

• Research Organization: Astrophysics Div., Code EZ, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 600 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC (US)
• OSTI ID: 6996022
• Report Number(s): CONF-871006-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Journal Volume: 35:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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