Hubble Supernova Discovery: WOW BEAUTIFUL

In summary, the conversation is about the beauty and significance of a Hubble image of a supernova, followed by concerns about the possible loss of the Hubble telescope and the impact it could have on future discoveries. There is also mention of a politician who is trying to save the Hubble and the importance of the telescope for amateur astronomers.
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It is really going to be a shame when we lose the Hubble.
 
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Originally posted by Evo
It is really going to be a shame when we lose the Hubble.
Keep your fingers crossed. We may not loose it after all. Senator Mikulski from Maryland is pushing to keep it going. It probably won't do any good, but some astronomers are still hopeful...

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/03/10/cancel.hubble/index.html
 
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Here's the Hubble website with more background to this.

What's really cool is that amateur astronomers could discover the next Milky way supernova (or LMC, or SMC, or Andromeda/M31, or any other Local Group galaxy one), but without Hubble we'd lose the ability to take piccies like these, and also lose the chance to understand about a possible grim reaper.
 

Related to Hubble Supernova Discovery: WOW BEAUTIFUL

1. What is the Hubble Supernova Discovery?

The Hubble Supernova Discovery refers to the discovery of a supernova, or the explosion of a star, by the Hubble Space Telescope. This event was captured in stunning detail and has been deemed as one of the most beautiful astronomical events ever observed.

2. How did the Hubble Telescope discover the supernova?

The Hubble Telescope uses specialized instruments, such as the Wide Field Camera 3, to capture images of the universe in various wavelengths of light. It was able to detect the supernova by observing changes in the brightness and color of a distant galaxy, indicating the presence of an exploding star.

3. Why is this discovery significant?

This discovery is significant because it provides valuable insights into the life cycle of stars and the processes involved in their death. It also allows us to study the effects of a supernova on its surrounding environment and better understand the evolution of galaxies.

4. How far away is the supernova?

The supernova, officially named SN 2014J, is located in the galaxy M82, which is approximately 11.4 million light-years away from Earth. This means that the light from the supernova took 11.4 million years to reach us.

5. What can we learn from studying this supernova?

Studying this supernova can provide us with valuable information about the composition and behavior of the universe. It can also help us refine our understanding of the laws of physics and the role of supernovae in shaping the universe as we know it.

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