Supernovae
What Is The Crab Nebula?
The Crab Nebula, or M1 (the first object in Messier's famous catalog), is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula.…
15 years ago
Chandrasekhar Limit
[/caption] When a human puts on too much weight, there is an increased risk of heart attack; when a white…
15 years ago
Hunt for Supernovae With Galaxy Zoo
How would you like to find a supernova? I can't think of anyone who wouldn't be proud to say they…
15 years ago
Variability in Type 1A Supernovae Has Implications for Studying Dark Energy
[/caption] The discovery of dark energy, a mysterious force that is accelerating the expansion of the universe, was based on…
15 years ago
New Technique Finds Farthest Supernovae
[/caption] Two of the farthest supernovae ever detected have been found by using a new technique that could help find…
15 years ago