Supernova 1987A: an ANU public lecture delivered by Professor J. C. Wheeler, recorded 26 August 1987

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ANU Instructional Resources Unit (1975-1996)
Australian National University. Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories
Speaker: Natarajan Viswanathan
Speaker: J. C. (John Craig) Wheeler (1943-)

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Professor Wheeler tells of his association with the viewing of the supernova from Feb. 23rd, 1987. He describes how the data received has confirmed theories about what happens when such massive stars are in their death throes, particularly about the creation of neutron stars. -- Introduction by Dr N Viswanathan. -- Recorded at Coombs Lecture Theatre, 26 August 1987.

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Series 51 - ANU Instructional Resources Unit Sound Recordings
Item 87859 - ANU Public Lecture 1987. Supernova 1987A and Dr N Viswanathan by Professor JC Wheeler, Professor of Astronomy, University of Texas. Recorded at Huxley Theatre 26/08/1987
Public lectures (Australian National University)

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26-Aug-87

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