(Astronomy) Supernova Ejection Times. Observations show that the gas ejected from SN 1987A is moving at about 10,000 km⁄s. How long will it take to travel one astronomical unit in hours? (Note that 1 AU equals 1.5 × 108 km)

(Astronomy) Supernova Ejection Times. Observations show that the gas ejected from SN 1987A is moving at about 10,000 km⁄s. How long will it take to travel one astronomical unit in hours? (Note that 1 AU equals 1.5 × 108 km)

Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305960961

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

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Chapter10: The Deaths Of Stars

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