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Do we really know what becomes a Type Ia supernova?
So, instead, supernovae are categorized by observed characteristics such as the light curves of how they ... particular kind of supernova known as Type Ia. An overview of the different proposed ...
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Comparative Direct Analysis of Type Ia Supernova Spectra. II. Maximum Light
ABSTRACT A comparative study of near–maximum‐light optical spectra of 24 Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) is presented. The spectra are assigned to four groups. Seven “core‐normal” SNe Ia have very similar ...
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Will Sirius B explode as a type Ia supernova?
A type Ia supernova occurs when a white dwarf draws hydrogen from a companion. But Sirius A and B are too widely separated ...