Has a Cosmic Standard Candle Flickered?

A team of astronomers says it has found slight, previously unnoticed variations among the exploding stars called type Ia supernovae. The exploding stars are discussed.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1999-07, Vol.285 (5424), p.19-19
Main Author: Glanz, James
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrophysics
Illustrations
News of the Week
Stars & galaxies
Supernovae
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Summary:A team of astronomers says it has found slight, previously unnoticed variations among the exploding stars called type Ia supernovae. The exploding stars are discussed.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.285.5424.19a