Supernova in M82

[charisstoma]

Look what's only 12 million light-years away.



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Uploaded by: Astrometeor — Monday January 20, 2014 — Goodlettsville, TN (Current Weather Conditions)
Accidentally caught a supernova in M82 and didn't realize it until the announcement came out. Went back to check, and sure enough. Exposure: 1 minute per image ISO 800 Stack of 15 images.

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Guideline for spotting the bright new supernova in M82 that was discovered last night. It should be visible with binoculars in the northern hemisphere, don't miss it!

http://www.iflscience.com/space/star-our-galactic-neighbourhood-just-exploded

Okay there was a really neat close up photo of a mother wolf spider with all her little babies catching a ride on the mommy express. She carries them until they're too big to all fit on her and even shares her food with them. I love you all and so did NOT post that photo. Instead you get a supernova. Aren't you pleased?

Comments

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

personally i would much rather have supernovas than wolf spiders. well, i'd rather see most things instead of wolf spiders. and supernovas are cool! especially when photographers take pictures of them without realizing it. neat!

[charisstoma.livejournal.com]

I HAD gotten the idea that yes, most anything but more spiders would be appreciated. *grins*

Cold clear nights should be perfect for viewing if you can live through the weather experience. *shivers*