Historical Novæ and Supernovæ

This paper brings together the chief points raised during FM5 by astronomers, archaeologists, and historians whose research interests centred on novæ and supernovæ. The common focus was the use of historical observations to study transient astronomical phenomena. The presenters covered a wide variet...

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Published in:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 2018-08, Vol.14 (A30), p.171-175
Main Authors: Pagnotta, A., Hamacher, D. W., Tanabe, K., Trimble, V., Vogt, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Astronomical phenomena
Astronomy
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Historians
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Summary:This paper brings together the chief points raised during FM5 by astronomers, archaeologists, and historians whose research interests centred on novæ and supernovæ. The common focus was the use of historical observations to study transient astronomical phenomena. The presenters covered a wide variety of topics within that theme, and this report summarizes some of the aspects specific to historical novæ and supernovæ.
ISSN:1743-9213
1743-9221
DOI:10.1017/S1743921319004009