Supernova?

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Pflugerjohn, Feb 24, 2006.

  1. Pflugerjohn

    Pflugerjohn Private First Class

    Apparently, there's a chance we're going to get to see one, maybe soon.

    space.com


    And while we're on the subject, there's also the chance you'll be able to see a comet over the next few days...

    Same website
     
  2. Yargwel

    Yargwel MajorGeek

    Well I've been lucky enough to see Halley, Hale-Bopp and Hyatake but another bright comet would be good.

    And as for a nice bright supernova that would be a first for me so I'm hoping! :)
     
  3. star17

    star17 MajorGeek

    Not just a chance, more like a likelihood. Swift will have awesome images of it when it occurs, keep an eye for them on the Goddard Space Flight website. This is an extremely rare event, those that are interested in this type of stuff are in for a real treat. :)
     
  4. G.T.

    G.T. R.I.P February 4, 2007. You will be missed.

    Have they figured out precursors for a nova accurately to predict it? Very cool.



    Unless they start seeing those precursors on Sol. :eek: :D
     
  5. Phantom

    Phantom Brigadier Britches


    Yep, I'll be looking forward to that. :)
     
  6. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

    LOL No need to wait
    Here's a SuperNova
     

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  7. Clark_Kent

    Clark_Kent MajorGeek

    WOW nice car.....is it your ???
     
  8. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    I can take a supernova but this one is close, some 450M light years away. Luckily our good ol' Sol should only become a red giant giving us plenty of time to vacate the premises. :p
     
  9. lb4norleans

    lb4norleans Who 'dat

    Is that a Thunderbird in the background...:confused:

    Sure looks like one, either that or a Mercury Cougar...:eek:
     
  10. ACE 256

    ACE 256 MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Overclocking Expe

    Yea the sun swelling up to about the orbit of venus is a good sigh we should be leaving :D...
     
  11. Jazagod

    Jazagod Command Sergeant Major

    I cant remember the exact year, but around 97 i got to see the space shuttle chasing Mir in preperation for docking. Although it just looked like a couple of satelites it was sure cool! anyone remember that?
    Interesting post :)
     

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