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Stellar astronomy > Stellar remnants > Supernovae > Core-collapse supernovae > Type Ib supernovae
Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Supernovae > Core-collapse supernovae > Type Ib supernovae

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Type Ib supernovae  

Definition

  • A Type I supernova that has neutral helium line (He I) at 5876 Å, and no strong silicon (Si II) absorption feature at 6150 Å. Type Ib supernovae are believed to result from the evolution of massive stars. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1729

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