Answers to Homework 2

Problem 1 asks about the Sun spontaneously turning into a neutron star.

• Answer to Sun imploding (PDF)

Problem 2 asks how far away the Ice Cube detector might see a core-collapse supernova.

• Answer to Ice Cube (PDF)

Problem 3 considers trying to observe the Crab Pulsar flashing as it spins.

• Answer to Crab Pulsar (PDF)