Multi-Tasking Supernova: Record-Breaking Stellar Explosion Helps Understand Far-Off Galaxy
Left: Portion of the Gemini spectrum of PS1-11bam from December 5 containing several interstellar absorption features of Fe II and Mg II at z = 1.566 (black). The error spectrum is shown in blue. For comparison we plot the GRB composite spectrum of Christensen et al. (2011). Right: A zoom-in on the relevant Fe II and Mg II lines demonstrates the similarity to GRB absorption spectra. Also shown is the [O II]3727 emission line at z = 1.567 from the January 1 Gemini spectrum.
Credit:NOIRLab
About the Image
Id: | gemini1208a |
Type: | Chart |
Release date: | Aug. 29, 2012 |
Related releases: | gemini1208 |
Size: | 2129 x 842 px |
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Category: | Stars |