When Stars Explode: Don’t miss the chance to see a supernova this weekend

Dark Knight

Dark Knight

Well-Known Member
21 Year
Joined
Sep 3, 2004
Messages
21,649
Reaction score
25,267
  • #1
This weekend, casual observers and seasoned stargazers alike can see the death of a star 21 million light-years away. While that may sound incredibly far, this supernova is actually the closest to Earth in the last 25 years. Since astronomers caught the dramatic celestial event within hours of its explosion, the research community is pointing its telescopes toward the Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major, better known as the Big Dipper.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technol...on-t-miss-chance-see-supernova-204427894.html
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Dark Knight
Perseid meteor shower to dazzle the night sky this weekend
Replies
6
Views
2K
Dark Knight
Dark Knight

Guardians Monthly Goal

15 30 45 60 75
Our goal for the month is 75 new Guardians members to sign up. Have you been thinking about becoming a member? Click here to find out how!

Staff online

Members online

... and 53 more.
Total: 3,003 (members: 54, guests: 2,949)

Online statistics

Members online
54
Guests online
2,949
Total visitors
3,003
Totals may include hidden visitors.

Forum statistics

Threads
644,719
Messages
18,825,541
Members
245,447
Latest member
Snodge

Community Rules

  1. Be Civil
    Treat all members with respect. No personal attacks, harassment, or inflammatory language.
  2. Victim Friendly
    Always show respect for victims and their families. No victim blaming or insensitive speculation.
  3. Fact-based Sourcing
    Provide credible sources for claims. Distinguish between verified facts and personal theories.
  4. Social Media Use
    Do not post direct links to personal social media profiles of private individuals.
  5. Copyright and Paywalls
    Do not copy full articles. Summarize and link to the original source instead.
  6. Privacy and Personal Information
    Do not post personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or workplaces.
  7. Registered Sex-Offenders
    Do not name or speculate about RSOs unless officially named in connection to a case.
  8. Stay On Topic
    Keep discussions relevant to the case or topic at hand. Avoid off-topic tangents.
  9. Accounts, Moderation, and Disputes
    One account per person. Contact moderators privately for disputes or concerns.
  10. Solicitation and Fundraising
    No solicitation, fundraising, or promotion of personal ventures without approval.
Top