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Optical spectra near maximum light of the type Ia supernova 1989B

Journal Article · · Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/132553· OSTI ID:7242536
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  1. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria (Canada) British Columbia Univ., Vancouver (Canada)
Spectra from five nights near maximum light are presented for SN 1989B in NGC 3627. SN 1989B appears to be a typical Type Ia supernova with an envelope expansion velocity of about 10,600 km/s near maximum light. The presence of diffuse interstellar bands and Na I absorption attributable to the interstellar medium (ISM) of NGC 3627 indicates significant obscuration of the supernova. If relations between the strengths of these features and E(B - V) derived for the Galaxy can be applied to the ISM of NGC 3627, the indicated E(B - V) is about 0.8 for SN 1989B. 11 refs.
OSTI ID:
7242536
Journal Information:
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific; (USA), Journal Name: Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific; (USA) Vol. 101; ISSN PASPA; ISSN 0004-6280
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English