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A Tour of Supernova 1987A
Thirty years ago on February 24, 1987, observers in the southern hemisphere noticed a new object in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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-- The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
Thirty years ago on February 24, 1987, observers in the southern hemisphere noticed a new object in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
- Related Links:
-- The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
A Quick Look at Supernova 1987A
SN 1987A was the brightest supernova seen in over 400 years and relatively close, allowing for detailed studies by many telescopes.
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-- The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
SN 1987A was the brightest supernova seen in over 400 years and relatively close, allowing for detailed studies by many telescopes.
- Related Links:
-- The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
A Tour of XJ1500+0154
Every so often, an object will pass too close to a black hole and be ripped apart by its intense gravitational forces.
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-- Black Hole Meal Sets Record for Length and Size
Every so often, an object will pass too close to a black hole and be ripped apart by its intense gravitational forces.
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-- Black Hole Meal Sets Record for Length and Size
A Quick Look at XJ1500+0154
Other similar events have been seen before but this one is much longer, representing an unusually massive meal.
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-- Black Hole Meal Sets Record for Duration and Size
Other similar events have been seen before but this one is much longer, representing an unusually massive meal.
- Related Links:
-- Black Hole Meal Sets Record for Duration and Size
Tour of Chandra Deep Field South
What happens when astronomers use Chandra to take a long look at the same patch of sky?
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-- Deepest X-ray Image Ever Reveals Black Hole Treasure Trove
What happens when astronomers use Chandra to take a long look at the same patch of sky?
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-- Deepest X-ray Image Ever Reveals Black Hole Treasure Trove
Please note: These podcasts include artist illustrations and conceptual animations in addition to astronomical data.