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Old 04-08-2009, 11:15 AM
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The giant sun Betelgeuse which has a diameter of approximately 8AU and approaching the end of its short life of several million years and only 640 light years away I am wondering when it supernova which will be clearly seen with the unaided eye, even in daylight, will it cause a mass extension on earth
No...too far away. Have to be at least 30ly away before we'd have to worry about that.

It'll just put on a fantastic fireworks display
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