Scientists Discover an 'Instant Cosmic Classic' Supernova (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825164936.htm)
QuoteScienceDaily (Aug. 25, 2011) — A supernova discovered August 24 is closer to Earth -- approximately 21 million light-years away -- than any other of its kind in a generation. Astronomers believe they caught the supernova within hours of its explosion, a rare feat made possible with a specialized survey telescope and state-of-the-art computational tools...
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These images show Type Ia supernova PTF 11kly, the youngest ever detected -- over the past three nights. The left image taken on Aug. 22 shows the event before it exploded supernova, approximately one million times fainter than the human eye can detect. The center image taken on August 23 shows the supernova at about 10,000 times fainter than the human eye can detect. The right image taken on Aug. 24 shows that the event is six times brighter than the previous day. In two weeks time it should be visible with a good pair of binoculars. (Credit: Peter Nugent/LBNL and Palomar Observatory)Berekely Link (http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-08/dbnl-bsd082511.php)
Will one of us get to see it?
QuoteIn two weeks time it should be visible with a good pair of binoculars.
If we get clear skies! Will it be visible for long?
Quote from: OldGit on August 26, 2011, 11:33:21 AM
QuoteIn two weeks time it should be visible with a good pair of binoculars.
If we get clear skies! Will it be visible for long?
You know as much as I do at the moment, might be worth finding an astronomy forum and asking the question there and see what comes up?
Can't wait to see that.
Quote from: Velma on August 26, 2011, 04:26:17 PM
Can't wait to see that.
Are you on any astronomy forums?
That is just freaking awesome! I know where I will be in 2 weeks!
Quote from: Xjeepguy on August 26, 2011, 04:49:18 PM
That is just freaking awesome! I know where I will be in 2 weeks!
Well we have to find out where it is in the sky first! ;)
Aww crap! Now I gotta go get my frankincense and take some time off work!
Quote from: Tank on August 26, 2011, 04:54:58 PM
Quote from: Xjeepguy on August 26, 2011, 04:49:18 PM
That is just freaking awesome! I know where I will be in 2 weeks!
Well we have to find out where it is in the sky first! ;)
I thought about that after I posted that comment lol.
Quote from: Xjeepguy on August 26, 2011, 05:52:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 26, 2011, 04:54:58 PM
Quote from: Xjeepguy on August 26, 2011, 04:49:18 PM
That is just freaking awesome! I know where I will be in 2 weeks!
Well we have to find out where it is in the sky first! ;)
I thought about that after I posted that comment lol.
I hate it when that happens!
I really, really hope I can see it! I should be in maryland during Sept, giving me a better chance. This is so cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu)
^ Thunderf00t covered it on his channel ^
Quote from: MinnesotaMike on August 28, 2011, 08:16:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu)
^ Thunderf00t covered it on his channel ^
Excellent link!
Thanks for link, Mike!
Quote from: MinnesotaMike on August 28, 2011, 08:16:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu)
^ Thunderf00t covered it on his channel ^
I subscribed to his channel. That guy is awesome. Got the e-mail and watched the vid yesterday. Just awesome.
he's showing it live tonight (still light where he is so I'm guessing it may be a while)
http://www.blogtv.com/people/thunderf00t
Excellent!
To actually get some of the photons from this supernova to land in your eyeballs, the next week or so will be a good time to try it. All you need is a decent pair of binoculars (preferably with a tripod) or a basic telescope. Here's a link (http://www.science20.com/science_20/see_supernova_weekend_your_kids-82131) which will point you to the right spot in the sky. As the late Jack Horkheimer used to say, "Keep looking up!"
Quote from: Recusant on September 05, 2011, 08:24:09 AM
To actually get some of the photons from this supernova to land in your eyeballs, the next week or so will be a good time to try it. All you need is a decent pair of binoculars (preferably with a tripod) or a basic telescope. Here's a link (http://www.science20.com/science_20/see_supernova_weekend_your_kids-82131) which will point you to the right spot in the sky. As the late Jack Horkheimer used to say, "Keep looking up!"
Super find!
I'll be in Greece on Wednesday for a while, but I suppose that diagram still applies. Not much chance here, it's too cloudy.
Quote from: OldGit on September 05, 2011, 09:12:14 AM
I'll be in Greece on Wednesday for a while, but I suppose that diagram still applies. Not much chance here, it's too cloudy.
Aw, that's sad ;; though, delicious greek food can make you feel better!