Type 1 Supernovae
Type 1aThe Type 1A Supernova is the brightest of the Supernovae.
Type 1A's have shown features of silicon absorption that are quite strong. It's at maximum light at the wavelength of 6355 angstroms, which classifies it as it is. This particular type of supernova occurs because a star has shed it's layers by gifting them to a nearby white dwarf star until it is without any hydrogen layers. |
type 1bType 1B Supernovae are those that are without the absorbing properties of Type 1A, but still have silicon absorption, which is strongest at the resting wavelength of 5876 angstroms. This type of supernova is rather similar to that of the Type 2's, but it lacks the hydrogen layer, which puts it distinctly into the Type 1 category.
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