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BETELGEUSE in ORION... Take Note... Betelgeuse could explode as a supernova
Betelgeuse – the somber red star in the shoulder of the constellation Orion the Hunter – is one of the largest stars visible to the eye alone. Massive stars like Betelgeuse will eventually explode as supernovae. Astronomer Brad Schaefer told Earth & Sky that Betelgeuse could become a supernova any day now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova Take care, QuietSeven. [Edited 1/21/08 18:41pm] | |
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Well, yea, now that you went and said his name 3 times.
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Mars23 said: Well, yea, now that you went and said his name 3 times.
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That's where my mind took this to!  I'm firmly planted in denial | |
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QuietSeven said: Betelgeuse could explode as a supernova
Betelgeuse – the somber red star in the shoulder of the constellation Orion the Hunter – is one of the largest stars visible to the eye alone. Massive stars like Betelgeuse will eventually explode as supernovae. Astronomer Brad Schaefer told Earth & Sky that Betelgeuse could become a supernova any day now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova Take care, QuietSeven. [Edited 1/21/08 18:41pm] Well if this is true, the Betelgeuse went supernova eons ago. But it would be totally fun to watch the results. The Most Important Thing In Life Is Sincerity....Once You Can Fake That, You Can Fake Anything. |
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Hmmm... Interesting. Can we see it from earth if it does go supernova? That will be exciting to watch. | |
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lazycrockett said: QuietSeven said: Betelgeuse could explode as a supernova
Betelgeuse – the somber red star in the shoulder of the constellation Orion the Hunter – is one of the largest stars visible to the eye alone. Massive stars like Betelgeuse will eventually explode as supernovae. Astronomer Brad Schaefer told Earth & Sky that Betelgeuse could become a supernova any day now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova Take care, QuietSeven. [Edited 1/21/08 18:41pm] Well if this is true, the Betelgeuse went supernova eons ago. But it would be totally fun to watch the results. Indeed! Prince will have to change the title to "The Arm of Orion (and its busted counterpart)". [Edited 1/21/08 23:16pm] Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Taken from wikipedia:
"There is a consensus that such a supernova would be a spectacular astronomical event, but would not — being so distant — represent any significant threat to life on Earth. Even so, Betelgeuse would brighten at least 10,000 times as a supernova, causing it to shine with the luminosity of a crescent Moon. Some sources predict a maximum apparent magnitude equal to about that of the full Moon (mv = -12.5). This would likely last for several months. It would look like a brilliant point, the brightness of a full Moon with the color of an incandescent bulb at night, and easily visible in daylight. After that period it would gradually diminish until after some months or years it would disappear from naked eye view. Then Orion's right shoulder would vanish for a time until, in a few centuries, a splendid nebula would develop. However, if Betelgeuse's axis (one of its poles) is pointed towards Earth there would be tangible effects here. A shower of gamma rays and other cosmic particles would be directed at Earth. There would be spectacular aurorae and possibly a measurable diminution of the ozone layer with consequent adverse radiation effects on life. In such an orientation towards the Solar System it would also appear many times brighter than if its axis were pointed away." Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Mars23 said: Well, yea, now that you went and said his name 3 times.
[Edited 1/21/08 19:15pm]  Proud Memaw to Seyhan Olivia Christine ,Zoey Cirilo Jaylee & Ellie Abigail Lillian  | |
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Moonbeam said: Taken from wikipedia:
"There is a consensus that such a supernova would be a spectacular astronomical event, but would not — being so distant — represent any significant threat to life on Earth. Even so, Betelgeuse would brighten at least 10,000 times as a supernova, causing it to shine with the luminosity of a crescent Moon. Some sources predict a maximum apparent magnitude equal to about that of the full Moon (mv = -12.5). This would likely last for several months. It would look like a brilliant point, the brightness of a full Moon with the color of an incandescent bulb at night, and easily visible in daylight. After that period it would gradually diminish until after some months or years it would disappear from naked eye view. Then Orion's right shoulder would vanish for a time until, in a few centuries, a splendid nebula would develop. However, if Betelgeuse's axis (one of its poles) is pointed towards Earth there would be tangible effects here. A shower of gamma rays and other cosmic particles would be directed at Earth. There would be spectacular aurorae and possibly a measurable diminution of the ozone layer with consequent adverse radiation effects on life. In such an orientation towards the Solar System it would also appear many times brighter than if its axis were pointed away."  | |
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Moonbeam said: Taken from wikipedia:
"There is a consensus that such a supernova would be a spectacular astronomical event, but would not — being so distant — represent any significant threat to life on Earth. Even so, Betelgeuse would brighten at least 10,000 times as a supernova, causing it to shine with the luminosity of a crescent Moon. Some sources predict a maximum apparent magnitude equal to about that of the full Moon (mv = -12.5). This would likely last for several months. It would look like a brilliant point, the brightness of a full Moon with the color of an incandescent bulb at night, and easily visible in daylight. After that period it would gradually diminish until after some months or years it would disappear from naked eye view. Then Orion's right shoulder would vanish for a time until, in a few centuries, a splendid nebula would develop. However, if Betelgeuse's axis (one of its poles) is pointed towards Earth there would be tangible effects here. A shower of gamma rays and other cosmic particles would be directed at Earth. There would be spectacular aurorae and possibly a measurable diminution of the ozone layer with consequent adverse radiation effects on life. In such an orientation towards the Solar System it would also appear many times brighter than if its axis were pointed away."  I just wanna see what it looks like 
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