SN 1991T

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf star
gptkbp:associatedWith cosmological measurements
gptkbp:collaboratedWith collaborated with various observatories
gptkbp:collaborations involved many international astronomers
gptkbp:colors 0.0055
gptkbp:conservationEfforts remnant is still being studied
gptkbp:contributedTo contributed to the understanding of dark energy
gptkbp:dataUsage data published in numerous scientific journals
gptkbp:education educational value in astronomy courses
gptkbp:established gptkb:Robert_Kirshner
gptkbp:fuelType approximately 1.2 x 10^51 ergs
gptkbp:generator likely a white dwarf star
gptkbp:historicalSignificance historically significant for Type Ia supernova research
gptkbp:hosts part_of_the_Virgo_constellation
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gptkbp:image photometric data analyzed extensively
gptkbp:impact impact on the study of the expansion of the universe
gptkbp:internationalClassification spectroscopy revealed chemical composition
gptkbp:legacy legacy continues in modern astrophysics research
gptkbp:length approximately 60 million light-years from Earth
gptkbp:lighting similar to other Type Ia supernovae
light curve shows a rapid rise and decline
reached peak brightness within 20 days
used for cosmological distance measurements
light curve analysis supports the standard candle model
gptkbp:lightRange light curve template used for comparison
gptkbp:locatedIn galaxy NGC 4526
gptkbp:model used to test theoretical models of supernovae
gptkbp:notableFeature notable for its brightness and early rise
gptkbp:occursAnnually important for understanding Type Ia supernovae
gptkbp:officialResidence data collected from various telescopes
utilized advanced observational techniques
gptkbp:publicAccess generated public interest in supernovae
gptkbp:reduces declined at a rate typical for Type Ia supernovae
gptkbp:relatedEvent follow-up observations continue to this day
follow-up studies have provided insights into supernova mechanics
gptkbp:releaseYear 1991-02-24
in_the_constellation_Virgo
gptkbp:researchInterest significant impact on astrophysics research
gptkbp:scientificName widely discussed in the scientific community
gptkbp:thematicElement spectral features indicate rapid expansion
gptkbp:type gptkb:Type_Ia_supernova
remnant is a nebula
shows features of both iron and silicon
gptkbp:unitAwards maximum magnitude of about -19.5
gptkbp:visitedBy gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
multiple wavelengths including optical and infrared