Hey, my eye just captured some light that, depending on whose measurements are correct, is either as old as the Middle ages, or predates the Christian era.

  • mossy_@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    So it’s really bright and really far? Presumably 2k+ light years away? I’m more of a “space enthusiast” than a proper astronomer so my knowledge is limited

  • Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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    10 days ago

    True, but it’s Betelgeuse that might go supernova in our lifetime.

    And there better not be clouds in the sky like there is any other time there’s a show in the sky here, or I might be investing in weather modification.