Supernova viewing from tonight

[boxtops]

Just heard this on radio, here's where to look for it (if the skies are clear) http://www.lutterwort...a_supernova_1_3033919

[bibblebub]

you'll need either a pair of high resolution binoculars or 3"+ telescope to see it

[bibblebub]

here's one of group who discovered it describing what it is and how to view it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJIaC7DU0mw&feature=player_embedded

[boxtops]

Thank you, bibble!

[jake-the-peg]

Be aware that even with binoculars you'll just see a small smudge with a tiny star. Visually very uninspiring.

It's only intellectually inspiring when you think about what. It represents

[heathfield]

Can't wait for Betelgeuse to go bang. I'll be much more inspiring. Might even cast shadows at night, they say! Due to go nova any million years now.

[keenonhist]

This thing exploded over 21 million years ago,it`s taken the light that comes from it all that time to reach us---it`s that far away!!
keenonhist

[JonnyBoy12]

Thanks for the kind advice but do not have either of those things. Can one of you lovely people take a picture of it and then post it on AnswerBank?

That would be appreciated if you could do that.