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Supernovae And Their Remnants
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level2/javascript/universal_puzzler.html
- A puzzle for 5-8 grade students.
- Produced by the ACE project at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, this site is designed to increase interest in cosmic rays and heliospheric science. (The heliosphere is the HUGE area in space affected by the Sun.) It also includes some astrophysics basics, a glossary, a history of cosmic ray studies, and the chance to "Ask a Physicist." High school level or above.
Books
"The Young Oxford Book of Astronomy", by Mitton, Jacqueline & Simon; Oxford University Press, Inc., 1995. This book explains many concepts in astronomy from the Solar System, galaxies, and the Universe, including supernovae. Intended for the middle or high school student.
- "How Far is a Star?", by Sidney Rosen; Carolrhoda Books, Inc.,1992. With cartoon characters leading the way, you'll find out about our Sun and other stars (including supernovae) in this question-and-answer book. Intended for students in elementary school.
"X-Ray Astronomy", by R. Giacconi & H. Gursky; D. Reidel Publishing Company. Known as a 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of supernovae (see Chapter 7) at a level intended for the undergraduate science major, or above.
"The X-ray Universe", by R. Giacconi & W. Tucker; Harvard University Press, 1985. Considered to be another 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of supernovae (see Chapter 12) at a level intended for the undergraduate science major, or above.
- "Voyage Through the Universe: The New Astronomy", Time-Life Books. This volume is one of a series which examines the Universe in all its aspects. General information for the upper high school student (and above), related to supernovae, will be found in the 'An Expanding Spectrum' or 'Signatures of the Stars' chapter.
- "Nebulae: The Birth and Death of Stars", by Necia Apfel; ISBN 0-688-07229-1, Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, 1988. Aimed at elementary grades.
"Superstar: The Supernova of 1987", by Franklin Branley; HarperCollins, 1990, ISBN 0-690-04839-4, grades 6-8
Magazine Articles
- "SN 1987A: The First Ten Years", by Robert P. Kirshner; Sky and Telescope, February 1997, vol. 93, no. 2. Discussion on the supernova that has taught us much about stellar evolution. Intended for the high school student who is interested in science, and above.
- "Searching for Outbursts", by Guy M. Hurst, Astronomy Now, September 1995, vol. 9, no. 10. Discussion about how amateur astronomers can help in the search for supernovae. Intended for the high school student interested in science, or above.
- "A New Dimension to Supernovae" Sky and Telescope. August 1995. Good resource for high school students and teachers.