Supernova 1987A: Notes from All Over
M. MITCHELL WALDROP
As Supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud continues on its inexorable courseit has currently reached magnitude 3.3, with perhaps another magnitude of brightening to go in the next few months before it begins its long, slow fade into oblivionastronomers are following its every step with avid interest. Some recent developments: