The Cygnus Loop: An Older Supernova Remnant.

Straka, William

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ERIC Number: EJ362816

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The Cygnus Loop: An Older Supernova Remnant.

Straka, William

Mercury, v16 n5 p150-54 Sep-Oct 1987

Describes the Cygnus Loop, one of brightest and most easily studied of the older "remnant nebulae" of supernova outbursts. Discusses some of the historical events surrounding the discovery and measurement of the Cygnus Loop and makes some projections on its future. (TW)

Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Measurement, Photography, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science History, Space Exploration, Space Sciences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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