The brightest light you’ll ever see: supernovae
Date: Wednesday 24th March, 2027
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Location: Main Hall, Whickham School, NE16 5AR
Overview
The violent, explosive deaths of massive stars have long inspired students: why do they happen? How bright are they? What’s left over? Could one kill us all? In this lecture we will explore the staggering power of stellar explosions, answering all these questions and more.
Image credit: NASA/ESA, The Hubble Key Project Team and The High-Z Supernova Search Team
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