Published 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

SN 1987A: an overview

Creators

  • 1. Australian National Univ., Canberra (Australia). Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories

Description

The material, both observational and theoretical, that has been gathered on SN 1987A is reviewed. The key results as well as the areas where much remains to be learnt are highlighted. Areas discussed include stella evolution theory, the supernova event, the fireball, the adiabatic phase, the hydrogen recombination phase, the core diffusion epoch, the escape of X rays and gamma rays, instabilities in the ejecta and circumstellar matter. 92 refs., 1 fig

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Proceedings of the Astronomical Society of Australia
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
4
Series
Proc. Astron. Soc. Aust.
Journal Page Range
344-351
ISSN
0066-9997
CODEN
AAUPB

Conference

Title
The Elizabeth and Frederick White Research Conference on supernova 1987A.
Dates
20-21 Jun 1988.
Place
Canberra (Australia).