Answer to Question #51488 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Saktesh Mahapatra

Question

1)which telescope, optical or X-ray, would have higher resolving power for the same aperture?
2)A supernova explosion takes place at the distance of 4 pc. If the absolute magnitude of the supernova is -25, calculate It's apparent magnitude. Will the supernova be brighter than the sun, justify the answer.