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Article & Literature: Carroll & Ostlie: Intro to Astro, Chap. 15/16;  http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=7009
Why are we interested in the 'old' stuff ?
Why are we interested in the 'old' stuff ?



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Article & Literature: Carroll & Ostlie: Intro to Astro, Chap. 15/16; http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=7009

Why are we interested in the 'old' stuff ?

What's the basic idea and ansatz?

Why did it take so long for observes to see them ?

What are classification and signatures, and how do they relate to the underlying stellar explosion ?

Can we expect to see extra-galactic light echos ???

What is the future potential ??