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The brightest supernova in 40 years

Old Sep 8, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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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
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Awesome! I'll have to finally set up my telescope.
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