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SN1987A was the the closest observed supernova since the invention of the telescope. The previous supernova, SN1604 was only observed with basic equipment and of course the naked eye.
It also gave astronomers the ability to calculate it's distance at 168,000 light years.
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Why is Supernova 1987A particularly important to astronomers?
SN1987A was the the closest observed supernova since the invention of the telescope. The previous supernova, SN1604 was only observed with basic equipment and of course the naked eye.It also gave astronomers the ability to calculate it's distance at 168,000 light years.
What was Ian Shelton famous for?
Discovering supernova 1987A!
What made supernova 1987A so useful?
Supernova 1987A was useful because it was the first opportunity for scientists to study a nearby supernova in great detail. It provided valuable insights into the late stages of stellar evolution and the physics of supernova explosions. The data collected from Supernova 1987A has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the life cycle of massive stars and the formation of elements in the universe.
When was supernova 1987a discovered?
It was first observed on February 23, 1987.
How did supernova SN 1987A differ from most other observed supernovae?
Supernova SN 1987A was the closest observed supernova to Earth in almost 400 years, allowing for detailed observations. It was also the first naked-eye supernova since the invention of the telescope. Additionally, SN 1987A marked the first time neutrinos were detected coming from a supernova, which provided valuable insights into the explosion process.
Why did the supernova 1987A actually occur in 1977?
It didn't. It occurred approximately 168,000 years before 1987.
What was the significant on 14 January 1987?
The only date close to this that is Nova related was February 23rd when Supernova 1987A was observed.
When did supernova 1987A occurred?
SN 1987A [See Link] was a supernova in the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby dwarf galaxy. It occurred approximately 168,000 light years from Earth, close enough that it was visible to the naked eye. It was the closest observed supernova since SN 1604, which occurred in the Milky Way. The light from the supernova reached Earth on February 23, 1987. As the first supernova discovered in 1987, it was labeled "1987A".
What is the final explosion of a dying supergiant star called?
A supernova, or in the case of a smaller star, a nova.
What has the author Adam Burrows written?
Adam Burrows has written: 'Axions and SN1987A' -- subject(s): Neutron stars, Axions, Neutrinos, Quantum chromodynamics, Supernova 1987A
How do astronomers know that the Sun is located in a local bubble formed by a supernova?
There is no answer
How many neutrinos from supernova SN 1987A were detected on Earth?
There are somewhere around 65 billion neutrinos per second passing through every square centimeter perpendicular to the Sun. By far the majority of those also come out the other side... baryonic matter is essentially transparent to neutrinos.
