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Scientists Discover an 'Instant Cosmic Classic' Supernova, visible mid Sept 2011

Started by Tank, August 26, 2011, 11:10:00 AM

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Tank

August 26, 2011, 11:10:00 AM
Scientists Discover an 'Instant Cosmic Classic' Supernova

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...



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)

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Will one of us get to see it?
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

OldGit

#1
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?

Tank

#2
August 26, 2011, 11:37:17 AM
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?
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Velma

#3
August 26, 2011, 04:26:17 PM
Can't wait to see that. 
Life is but a momentary glimpse of the wonder of the astonishing universe, and it is sad to see so many dreaming it away on spiritual fantasy.~Carl Sagan

Tank

#4
August 26, 2011, 04:29:38 PM
Quote from: Velma on August 26, 2011, 04:26:17 PM
Can't wait to see that. 
Are you on any astronomy forums?
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Xjeepguy

#5
August 26, 2011, 04:49:18 PM
That is just freaking awesome! I know where I will be in 2 weeks!
If I were re-born 1000 times, it would be as an atheist 1000 times. -Heisenberg

Tank

#6
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!  ;)
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

fester30

#7
August 26, 2011, 05:11:52 PM
Aww crap!  Now I gotta go get my frankincense and take some time off work!

Xjeepguy

#8
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.
If I were re-born 1000 times, it would be as an atheist 1000 times. -Heisenberg

Tank

#9
August 26, 2011, 05:55:16 PM
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!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Sweetdeath

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August 27, 2011, 06:32:46 AM
I really, really hope I can see it!  I should be in maryland during Sept, giving me a better chance. This is so  cool!
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.

MinnesotaMike

#11
August 28, 2011, 08:16:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiK79KBps8s&feature=feedu

^ Thunderf00t covered it on his channel ^
Absence of knowledge is not reason for faith.

I'm infallible (if I'm not mistaken)

Tank

#12
August 28, 2011, 08:24:20 AM
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Sweetdeath

#13
August 28, 2011, 05:25:07 PM
Thanks for link, Mike!
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.

Xjeepguy

#14
August 28, 2011, 08:20:55 PM
Quote from: MinnesotaMike on August 28, 2011, 08:16:52 AM
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.
If I were re-born 1000 times, it would be as an atheist 1000 times. -Heisenberg
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