Ultraviolet observations of SN 1987A.

Panagia, N.

United States, Italy

Abstract

Results are presented from IUE observations of SN 1987A. The general UV spectral evolution of the supernova is described. The UV and optical photometric data for SN 1987A are examined, focusing on the importance of the data for supernova energetics. It is concluded that SN 1987A is a normal Type II explosion with an unusually compact initial configuration.

1988 Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
IUE 2