This weekend, you guys will be able to see a 21 million year old supernova with just a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. It is located near the centre of the pinwheel constellation, which apparently is near the big dipper. Here's a more informative link:



http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/20...tories+2%29%29



I'm mad and jelly. I'm only just getting into astronomy but this is ultra cool. Southern hemisphere ftl

 

Awesome! I'll have to finally set up my telescope.