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Determining the progenitors of supernovae with early robotic observations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 October 2016

Andrew Howell
Andrew Howell*
Affiliation:
Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, 6740 Cortona Dr., Suite 102, Goleta, CA, 93117, USA Department of Physics, Broida Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9530 email: ahowell@lcogt.net
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Abstract

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We present results from the LCOGT Supernova Key Project, a three year program to obtain lightcurves and spectra of 600 supernovae. The Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network is a network of eleven robotic 1m and 2m telescopes located at 5 sites around the world. With this facility long term monitoring of transient phenomena is possible, as are nearly instantaneous observations. We report on both core-collapse and thermonuclear supernovae observed within days of explosion, allowing insight into their progenitor stars.

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 11 , General Assembly A29B: Astronomy in Focus , August 2015 , pp. 222
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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2016