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What is the nearest supernova candidate (maybe Betelguese?) to the Earth?
Where is HR8210 located in the sky? It's amazing that a simple search under HR8210 doesn't bring up anything with a location. Thanks.LURCH said:That would be HR8210, discovered sometime in the 90's, but only recently recognised as a type-1 supernova candidate. It's only about 150 ly away, and be the end of us if it went off now.
A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life. It is one of the most energetic events in the universe and can outshine an entire galaxy for a brief period of time.
The nearest supernova candidate is currently thought to be Betelgeuse, which is located approximately 700 light years away from Earth. However, this distance is constantly changing as the star's distance from Earth varies over time.
Scientists use a variety of methods to identify potential supernova candidates, including analyzing the light emitted by stars, looking for changes in their brightness or spectrum, and studying the remnants left behind by past supernovae.
Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star, which means it is nearing the end of its life and is running out of fuel. It is also highly unstable, with frequent changes in brightness and irregular shape changes. These factors make it a strong candidate for a future supernova event.
While Betelgeuse is currently exhibiting signs of nearing the end of its life, it is impossible to predict exactly when it will go supernova. Some scientists believe it could happen within the next 100,000 years, while others think it could be much sooner. We will have to continue monitoring the star to make more accurate predictions.