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==Presenter : Peter Hoeflich == | |||
===Assigned Reading=== | |||
* Carroll & Ostlie: Intro to Astro, Chap. 15/16 | |||
* [[http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=7009 Astronomy Magazine Article]] | |||
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==Discussion== | |||
Why are we interested in the 'old' stuff ? | Why are we interested in the 'old' stuff ? | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 27 August 2009
Presenter : Peter Hoeflich
Assigned Reading
- Carroll & Ostlie: Intro to Astro, Chap. 15/16
- [Astronomy Magazine Article]
Discussion
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 ??