Supernova 1987a

[astroron (Ron)]

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

[Ric]

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?

Cheers

[h0ughy (David)]

nice reminder Ron. haven't the gasses expanded in that time

[astroron (Ron)]

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

[Lester]

Good one Ron,

can remember capturing it on film during the event.

[Ric]

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.

Cheers

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by Ric

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.

Cheers

Ric, if you are interested in S/N hunting I can send you some info, just pm or email me astroron

[Ric]

Thanks Ron, PM sent.

Cheers

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Happy Birthday 1987a!
Cool animation of the brightness, though a trifle fast.

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

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 !