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Using Light Curves to Classify Supernovae

Observe the light curves for two supernovae:

Graph 1 shows a light curve with a horizontal plateau, then a more rapid decrease in brightness. Graph 2 shows a light curve with a rapid rise and fall.
Type IIp and Type Ia supernova plots compared. Credit: Rubin Observatory/NSF/AURA.

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