SN 1987 A

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:nebula
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Type_II_Plateau_Supernova
gptkb:Type_II_supernova
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:launch_complex
gptkbp:analysis advanced data analysis methods applied
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude magnitude 3.0
gptkbp:archaeological_findings active field of study
gptkbp:associated_with cosmic rays
the death of a massive star
the Tarantula Nebula
gptkbp:atmosphere significant astrophysical implications
gptkbp:bomb_load 10^51 ergs
about 1.5 x 10^51 ergs
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:NASA_and_ESA
international research teams
international collaboration of astronomers
led to collaborative research efforts globally
collaboration with various observatories
collaborative studies conducted
gptkbp:community significant impact on the scientific community
gptkbp:community_engagement high
captured public interest in astronomy
gptkbp:community_involvement featured in outreach programs
gptkbp:conference discussed in scientific conferences
featured in numerous scientific conferences
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:SN_1987_A_remnant
gptkb:nebula
over 30 years
heavy elements
hydrogen, helium, and heavier elements
ring-like structure
neutron star and supernova remnant
gptkbp:consists_of irregular
gptkbp:constellation contributes to the study of supernova remnants
study of supernova remnants enhanced
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Sanduleak_-69°_202
blue supergiant star
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced popular culture and media
influenced popular culture and media representations of astronomy
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1987
gptkb:Ian_Shelton
gptkbp:distance approximately 168,000 light-years
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:education used in educational contexts
used in educational contexts to teach about supernovae
gptkbp:emissions_standard detected
infrared emissions detected
radio emissions detected
gptkbp:events ongoing follow-up observations conducted
gptkbp:examines ground-based telescopes
gptkbp:expansion_plans about 5,000 km/s
gptkbp:first_released visible to the naked eye since 1604
gptkbp:followed_by afterglow observed in multiple wavelengths
gptkbp:formed possible
gptkbp:frequency ongoing
gptkbp:future_plans future research opportunities identified
gptkbp:has_expansion expanding at a rate of 5,000 km/s
expanding remnant observed
gptkbp:has_luminosity about 1.5 light-years across
core-collapse supernova
detected on February 23, 1987
related to massive star evolution
pioneered neutrino astronomy
gptkbp:has_spectral_type Type II-P
Hydrogen-rich
gptkbp:historical_significance first supernova observed in real-time
gptkbp:hosts gptkb:NGC_1987
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SN 1987 A
gptkbp:image captured
gptkbp:impact enhanced understanding of supernovae
increased interest in supernova research
influenced cosmological models and theories
contributed to distance measurements
gptkbp:influence supernova phenomena
gptkbp:interacts_with ongoing
gptkbp:is_a_fusion_of hydrogen and helium fusion
gptkbp:is_a_source_of first detection of neutrinos from a supernova
detected neutrinos
gptkbp:is_cited_in widely cited in scientific literature
gptkbp:is_influenced_by study of stellar evolution
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:battle
pioneered new astronomical observations methods
visible, infrared, and X-ray
showed hydrogen lines
new observational techniques developed
gptkbp:isotopes demonstrated processes
provides insights into composition
contributed to understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis
gptkbp:legacy remains a key event in astrophysics history
important case study in astrophysics
legacy of supernova studies
gptkbp:length gptkb:Type_II_supernova
gptkbp:lighting asymmetric
detected
February 24, 1987
characteristic plateau phase
light curve analysis reveals explosion dynamics
observed light echo phenomenon
peculiar light curve
used for light curve fitting techniques
light curve fitting techniques applied
about 10 days after explosion
light echo phenomenon observed
first light observed in 1987
light curve observed over time
optical emissions detected
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Large_Magellanic_Cloud
gptkbp:losses significant mass loss before explosion
gptkbp:mass gptkb:significant
original star mass estimated at 20-25 solar masses
studied stellar mass loss processes
gptkbp:material produced heavy elements like iron
gptkbp:mechanics ongoing research
gptkbp:next_event planned
gptkbp:produced_by carbon, oxygen, iron
gptkbp:producer related to cosmic ray production
gptkbp:provides_information_on data sharing among astronomers
gptkbp:publishes numerous
numerous studies published post-discovery
numerous scientific publications produced
gptkbp:ray_tracing_support x-ray emissions detected
gptkbp:receives_funding_from attracted research funding for supernova studies
gptkbp:related_model tested various theoretical models of supernovae
supports the collapsar model of supernovae
tested theoretical models of supernovae
gptkbp:research conducted regularly
extensively analyzed
extensive observational data collected
inspired numerous observational campaigns
rich observational history
used various observational techniques
spectroscopy used for analysis
multiple observational campaigns conducted
gptkbp:research_focus important for understanding stellar evolution
gptkbp:scientific_classification important for supernova classification schemes
gptkbp:serving_temperature millions of degrees Kelvin
gptkbp:significance important for understanding supernova mechanisms
first supernova observed in real-time since invention of the telescope
first observed supernova in the Milky Way since 1604
key to understanding supernova mechanisms
gptkbp:sound observed
gptkbp:species monitored over decades
gptkbp:status still being studied
gptkbp:storage photometry used for brightness measurements
gptkbp:theory related to collapsar theory
gptkbp:type gptkb:Type_II_supernova
gptkbp:universe provides insights into cosmic distances
impact on theories of galactic evolution
used to measure cosmological distances
gptkbp:year_created February 24, 1987