February 10, 1998 12:00 AM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-1998-08

Shock Wave Sheds New Light on Fading Supernova

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Bright Knot Appears in Supernova 1987a Ring Image Type: Astronomical/Illustration PRC1998-08b

Supernova 1987A -- July 1997 Image Type: Astronomical

"Before" (Feb. '94) image oriented and scaled to match "after" Image Type: Astronomical

Hubble data shows increase in brightness of knot Image Type: Illustration

SN debris colliding with inner ring Image Type: Illustration

Knot in Ring of Supernova 1987A Grows Brighter Image Type: Astronomical

Three Rings of Gas Surround Supernova 1987A Image Type: Astronomical

STIS spectrum showing interaction regions Image Type: Astronomical/Illustration

STIS Discovers High-Speed Gas from Collision Around Supernova 1987a Image Type: Astronomical/Illustration

Evolution of debris Image Type: Astronomical/Illustration

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