Did supernova 1989B exhibit a light echo?

P. A. Milne, L. A. Wells

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Abstract

The late light curves of SN 1989B exhibited an emission excess relative to other Type Ia supernovae. We investigate whether this emission excess suggests light echo emission from this supernova or, rather, intense background galaxy contamination at the location of the supernova. We conclude that stellar emission can better explain the late spectra and that the emission excess is likely due to background contamination.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)181-187
Number of pages7
JournalAstronomical Journal
Volume125
Issue number1 1765
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gamma rays
  • Supernovae: general

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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