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Title: The Night the Universe Changed
Post by: josephpalazzo on November 08, 2013, 12:13:22 PM
Quote"I conclude, therefore, that this star is not some kind of comet or a fiery meteor... but that it is a star shining in the firmament itself one that has never previously been seen before our time, in any age since the beginning of the world."

-Tycho Brahe

http://scienceblogs.com/startswithabang ... e-changed/ (http://scienceblogs.com/startswithabang/2013/11/06/the-night-the-universe-changed/)
Title: Re: The Night the Universe Changed
Post by: Jason78 on November 14, 2013, 04:31:04 AM
Fantastic article.
Title: Re: The Night the Universe Changed
Post by: Plu on November 14, 2013, 04:44:32 AM
Yeah, good read :)
Title: Re: The Night the Universe Changed
Post by: SGOS on November 14, 2013, 06:27:08 AM
I tried to surmise what it was he saw, but came up blank, so the read was like reading a mystery novel.  Yeah, I could see how that could create a stir.  It would today.
Title: Re: The Night the Universe Changed
Post by: Aupmanyav on November 14, 2013, 12:03:54 PM
Quote from: "SGOS"I tried to surmise what it was he saw, but came up blank, ..
Bit surprised. Exploding neutron star. Nice article.