SN 1979 C

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:nebula
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Sculptor_Galaxy
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:bomb_load about 1.5 x 10^51 ergs
gptkbp:collaborations collaboration with international astronomers
collaborative research efforts on supernovae
involved multiple astronomical observatories
gptkbp:collection data collection from various telescopes
gptkbp:community_engagement generated public interest in astronomy
engaged the scientific community
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:SN_1979_C_remnant
gptkb:nebula
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Robert_Kirshner
gptkb:Robert_P._Kirshner
gptkbp:distance approximately 20 million light-years
approximately 16 million light-years
gptkbp:duration duration of several months
gptkbp:education used in educational contexts to teach about supernovae
gptkbp:events extensive follow-up studies conducted
follow-up observations continued for years
gptkbp:has_spectral_type Hydrogen-rich spectrum
hydrogen-rich spectrum
strong hydrogen lines
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
remnant observed in radio wavelengths
gptkbp:legacy legacy in supernova research
gptkbp:length approximately 1979
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: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_output significant energy output in the form of neutrinos
gptkbp:publishes numerous scientific publications related to SN 1979 C
gptkbp:receives_funding_from research funding allocated for studies
gptkbp:redshift z = 0.0074
gptkbp:related_model tested theoretical models of supernova explosions
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
important for supernova classification schemes
gptkbp:species remnant continues to evolve over time
gptkbp:type gptkb:Type_II_supernova
gptkbp:year_created 1979-03-10
1979-04-19