Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-01/19
Supernovae Presentation by Rob Reid A supernova (pl: supernovae or supernovas) is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star. A supernova occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nuclear fusion. Supernovae are used as standard candles, hence indicators of astronomical distances. Dr. Rob Reid received his Ph.D. […]