NASA NTRS · 19890058756
Supernova 1987A
Abstract
Supernova 1987A (February 23, 1987) in the Large Magellanic Cloud is the brightest supernova to be observed since SN 1604 AD (Kepler). Detection of a burst of neutrinos indicates that a neutron star was formed. Radioactive decay of about 0.07 solar mass of Co-56 is responsible for the observed optical light as well as hard X-rays and gamma-ray lines. Ultraviolet, optical, and infrared 'light echoes' and soft X-rays provide information on the distribution of circumstellar matter and the evolution of the progenitor star.
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Mccray, Richard, Li, Hong Wei. 1988-01-01. Supernova 1987A. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890058756
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