• @Thteven
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        3 months ago

        Also soon as in 3000 years ago.

        • hswolf
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          83 months ago

          both? both! both correct

        • peopleproblems
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          13 months ago

          It should happen about 35-40 times in the next 3000 years.

      • @[email protected]
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        33 months ago

        Do you know how we know it’s about to go nova ? Is it because we noticed increased activity or is there something else ?

        • peopleproblems
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          103 months ago

          It follows an ~80 year pattern, with significant changes in luminosity. The change that occurs immediately before the nova is currently underway. Based on historical records, and far more accurate telescopes we could measure it months in advance. It’s pretty cool.

          There are a lot of telescopes watching it 24/7 right now, and as I understand it, several of the most powerful have time reserved to immediately watch it as soon as it is detected.

          This will be a huge leap in observation of nova. Astronomers don’t fuck around with this sort of event, that’s how well this is predicted.

  • Troy
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    63 months ago

    Here’s to hoping you have clear skies over the next weeks/months :)

  • @lefty7283M
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    33 months ago

    with my luck it’s gonna pop in november just after it sinks behind some trees for the season

    • LostXOROP
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      13 months ago

      Time to get the chainsaw out! :P

      I’ll probably see about setting up on my roof for a less treeful view; maybe you can do the same, or just go somewhere with a better view.