Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition. Episode 54 White Dwarf Supernovae-Stealing to Explode
2025
Computer Files, Websites
Supernovae come in several types, based primarily on their spectra. This lecture focuses on the important, hydrogen-deficient subclass called Type Ia, in which a white dwarf robs gas from its companion star and then becomes violently unstable.
Author:
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2007.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2025.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2007.
Performers:
Alex Filippenko
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
482559
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/14079959/external-image - Cover Image