Maurer, Stephen M.
Anatomy of a Supernova. / Stephen M. Maurer and D. Andrew Howell. - Sky & Telescope, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 60. Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Anatomy of a Supernova, Nov. 2002; pp. 28-35.
"Astronomers use Type Ia supernovae as cosmic yardsticks. But what causes these stellar cataclysms in the first place?" (SKY & TELESCOPE) This article explains how supernovae form and examines how astronomers use them to measure distances.
1522-3264;
Astronomers.
Astronomy--Observations.
Astronomy--Research.
Cosmological distances.
Red giants.
Stars--Age.
Stars--Luminosity function.
Supernovae.
White dwarfs.
AC1.S5
050
Anatomy of a Supernova. / Stephen M. Maurer and D. Andrew Howell. - Sky & Telescope, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 60. Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Anatomy of a Supernova, Nov. 2002; pp. 28-35.
"Astronomers use Type Ia supernovae as cosmic yardsticks. But what causes these stellar cataclysms in the first place?" (SKY & TELESCOPE) This article explains how supernovae form and examines how astronomers use them to measure distances.
1522-3264;
Astronomers.
Astronomy--Observations.
Astronomy--Research.
Cosmological distances.
Red giants.
Stars--Age.
Stars--Luminosity function.
Supernovae.
White dwarfs.
AC1.S5
050