The Night the Universe Changed

[josephpalazzo]

"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/

[Jason78]

Fantastic article.

[Plu]

Yeah, good read :)

[SGOS]

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.

[Aupmanyav]

I tried to surmise what it was he saw, but came up blank, ..

Bit surprised. Exploding neutron star. Nice article.