Supernova explosion will be visible from UK

Astronomers say light from supernova of dying star 21m light years away can be seen with binoculars or telescope

An exploding star in a galaxy far from Earth should be visible from Britain soon after twilight this evening. Amateur astronomers will be able to observe the flicker of light from its violent death throes through a good pair of binoculars or a telescope, clear skies permitting.

The supernova – the nearest of its kind to be spotted in 40 years – lies in the Pinwheel galaxy, 21m light years from Earth.

Re: Supernova explosion will be visible from UK

LookingToSee — Thu, 8 Sep 2011 - 20:09

sounds amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzziiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTP9WQJBIXA
was looking for a vid and loosing hope, then remembered that ^^ and now...
oh wouah.. its so beautiful...close to tears...

Re: Supernova explosion will be visible from UK

You — Thu, 8 Sep 2011 - 21:22

no, I dont plan to watch it. But I wouldnt mind a telescope.

Re: Supernova explosion will be visible from UK

LookingToSee — Fri, 9 Sep 2011 - 23:48

[quote=You]no, I dont plan to watch it. But I wouldnt mind a telescope.[/quote]
me neither!