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Earth in danger from Supernova explosion 150 ly away

Started by Whitters, May 27, 2002, 04:36:00

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Whitters

New Scientist this week gave details of a White dwarf near the Chandrasekar limit due to go Supernova, Type I. This close it will strip the Ozone layer from the Earth. But no need for immediate alarm it is astronomicaly immenantie several million years time

Ian

DON'T DO THAT! I was almost checking my life insurance policy :grin: