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Supernova 1987a

Tomorrow 24th Feb is the twentieth anniversary of the brightest Supernova in over four hundred years.
This was the first astronomical phenomena that I had experienced as an amateur astronomer, and was part of the catalyst that started me in my searching for supernova.
Take a look at this Wikipedia site for a good rundown on this Supernova.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SN_1987A

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Old 23-02-2007, 12:30 PM
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A very interesting and informative read. I can see why you search for them, they certainly are a fascinating object.
This may be a bit ignorant of me but have you discovered any?

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Old 23-02-2007, 01:11 PM
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nice reminder Ron. haven't the gasses expanded in that time
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Old 23-02-2007, 03:52 PM
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Ric, the visual observations of Supernovae have dried up as CCD imaging as come to the fore, the last one by Robert Evans was in 2006, unfortunately I have not found one yet
Houghy It is expanding at rapid rate of knots, there maybe a chance in about
20-30 years it could be seen in Large amateur telescopes
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Old 23-02-2007, 04:52 PM
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Good one Ron,

can remember capturing it on film during the event.
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Old 23-02-2007, 06:56 PM
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Hope you find one Ron, it's the thrill of the chase as they say that keeps you going no doubt.
I'll have to do a bit more reading in this area, your link has got me interested for info on searching.

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Hope you find one Ron, it's the thrill of the chase as they say that keeps you going no doubt.
I'll have to do a bit more reading in this area, your link has got me interested for info on searching.

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Ric, if you are interested in S/N hunting I can send you some info, just pm or email me astroron
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Old 23-02-2007, 07:19 PM
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Thanks Ron, PM sent.

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Happy Birthday 1987a!
Cool animation of the brightness, though a trifle fast.
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There is a great little book on SN1987a "Shadow of a Star", that shows the place this SN had in finding the first Neutrinos from an exploding star !
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