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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Supernova
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| gptkbp:apparent_magnitude |
maximum magnitude of about -17.5
maximum magnitude of about 11.5 |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:galaxy_NGC_4321
gptkb:Type_II-P_supernovae |
| gptkbp:barrel_type |
approximately 1979
|
| gptkbp:bomb_load |
about 1.5 x 10^51 ergs
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
collaboration with international astronomers
involved multiple astronomical observatories |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
collaborative research efforts on supernovae
|
| gptkbp:collection |
data collection from various telescopes
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
engaged the scientific community
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:Robert_Kirshner
gptkb:Robert_P._Kirshner |
| gptkbp:discovery_year |
1979-03-10
1979-04-19 |
| gptkbp:distance |
approximately 20 million light-years
approximately 16 million light-years |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
used in educational contexts to teach about supernovae
|
| gptkbp:events |
extensive follow-up studies conducted
follow-up observations continued for years |
| gptkbp:funding |
research funding allocated for studies
|
| gptkbp:has_spectral_type |
Hydrogen-rich spectrum
hydrogen-rich spectrum |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
historically significant supernova event
|
| gptkbp:hosts |
gptkb:Messier_100
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
SN 1979 C
|
| gptkbp:impact |
contributed to understanding of stellar evolution
impact on cosmological distance measurements influenced studies of supernova mechanisms |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
optical wavelengths |
| gptkbp:legacy |
legacy in supernova research
|
| gptkbp:light_curve_duration |
duration of several months
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
plateau phase
light curve analysis provided insights into explosion dynamics light curve fitting techniques applied light curve peaked in brightness light curve variability studied |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:NGC_4321
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:NGC_4321
|
| gptkbp:model |
tested theoretical models of supernova explosions
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
one of the brightest supernovae observed in the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
observed in multiple wavelengths
studied for its remnant structure analyzed for its chemical composition contributed to the study of stellar nucleosynthesis contributed to the understanding of supernova feedback mechanisms contributed to the understanding of core-collapse supernovae examined for its interaction with surrounding material contributed to the understanding of supernova remnants analyzed for its X-ray emissions analyzed for its dust formation analyzed for its explosion energy analyzed for its light curve fitting analyzed for its shock breakout contributed to the study of cosmic distances contributed to the study of supernova light curves examined for its late-time spectroscopy examined for its radio emissions investigated for its gamma-ray emissions investigated for its progenitor mass estimation investigated for its progenitor star investigated for its shock wave dynamics studied for its early-time photometry studied for its impact on nearby star formation studied for its infrared emissions studied for its late-time behavior studied for its light curve studied for its light echo studied for its neutrino emissions studied for its polarization properties studied for its role in galaxy evolution studied for its spectral features analyzed for its contribution to cosmic ray production used in models of supernova evolution used in the calibration of distance indicators used to understand supernova mechanisms examined for its interaction with the interstellar medium examined for its contribution to the intergalactic medium. contributed to the understanding of Type II supernovae investigated for its chemical enrichment of the galaxy |
| gptkbp:power_source |
significant energy output in the form of neutrinos
|
| gptkbp:preserved_by |
gptkb:SN_1979_C_remnant
gptkb:Supernova |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
generated public interest in astronomy
|
| gptkbp:publications |
numerous scientific publications related to SN 1979 C
|
| gptkbp:redshift |
z = 0.0074
|
| gptkbp:remnant_evolution |
remnant continues to evolve over time
|
| gptkbp:remnant_observation |
remnant observed in radio wavelengths
|
| gptkbp:research |
1979 to 1980
spectroscopy revealed chemical composition utilized various observational techniques faced observational challenges due to brightness |
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
core-collapse supernova
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| gptkbp:spectral_features |
strong hydrogen lines
|
| gptkbp:supernova_classification |
important for supernova classification schemes
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Type_II_supernova
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Sculptor_Galaxy
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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