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ISBN Number: 9780521031615
Written by: Kafatos, Minas C.
Published by: Libri
Written by: Kafatos, Minas
Written by: Michalitsianos, Andrew G.
Editor: Michalitsianos, Andrew G.
Editor: Kafatos, Minas C.
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Supernova 1987A Congresses.
Subject: Supernova 1987A--Congresses Supernova 1987A--
Date of Publication: September 2006
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 508
Book Size: 9.61x6.69x1.02 in. 1.76 lbs.
The brightest supernova explosion since the invention of the telescope has led to a corresponding explosion in research activity. This volume presents the papers from the Fourth George Mason University Workshop, held in the fall of 1987. There are numerous descriptions of the latest observations of this supernova and of the implications for theory. The book is an essential reference for all professional astronomers in stellar and galactic research who need the latest information on this fascinating phenomenon. Synopsis:
Supernova 1987A was the brightest supernova explosion since the invention of the telescope, and consequently the observations are of great interest in astronomy. This book collects seventy papers, which were presented at the Fourth George Mason Workshop on Astrophysics in late 1987. It provides a fascinating summary of the status of observations six months after the outburst, and will be of interest to all astronomers interested in this supernova.
Synopsis:
This collection of papers provide a fascinating summary of Supernova 1987A, the brightest supernova explosion since the invention of the telescope.
