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- A Supernova Cocoon Breakthrough
Observations with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have provided the first X-ray evidence of a supernova shock wave breaking through a cocoon of gas surrounding the star that exploded. This discovery may help astronomers understand why some supernovas are much more powerful than others. On Nov. 3, 2010, a supernova was discovered in the galaxy UGC 5189A, located about 160 million light years away. Using data from the All Sky Automated Survey telescope in Hawaii taken earlier, astronomers determined this supernova exploded in early October 2010 (in Earth's time-frame). This composite image of UGC 5189A shows X-ray data from Chandra in purple and optical data from Hubble Space Telescope in red, green and blue. SN 2010jl is the very bright X-ray source near the top of the galaxy. A team of researchers used Chandra to observe this supernova in December 2010 and again in October 2011. The supernova was one of the most luminous that has ever been detected in X-rays. The results of these observations were published in a paper that appeared in the May 1, 2012 issue of The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Credits: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Royal Military College of Canada/P.Chandra et al); Optical: NASA/STScI
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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Can One Person Really Make A Difference?
That is something that is debated a lot. I think the answer is yes. Sometimes the difference is being a leader of a group. Sometimes it is the actions of a single individual at the right time, and in the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, GWOT, Iraq, USMC
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Dr. No
So over the past couple of days the Dr. No ad came out. Very clever advertisement I must say. But tying it to firm examples of “no” was a little tough. Well the folks over at Flopping Aces were able … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Presidential Politics
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Nostalgia
Everyone has their own memories, and triggers for their memories. I recently was referred to “Home on The Range”. So I have been following it and reading it for a couple of weeks. Well Brigid put up one of those … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
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Presidential Politics – Heating Up
So with the apparent major party nominees identified, each is beginning to develop their message and communicating it through the various media. The folks over at Flopping Aces have pulled together some commentary around a couple of new ads that … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Presidential Politics
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Operation Redwing
I was going to take my time putting together a well thought out post on this topic. But over at Blackfive they reminded me that today is the 3 year anniversary of this Operation. While I was on vacation, dodging … Continue reading
Posted in GWOT, Heroes, History
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SCOTUS – Understanding The Constitution
Hmmm… It is assumed that those that are members of the Supreme Court of the United States understand what is written in The Constitution. It is a fairly short document, it seems to be pretty clearly written (as opposed to … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Threats
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Captain Kirk For President
A lighter look at Kirk’s possible presidency.
Posted in Humor, Presidential Politics, Uncategorized
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Evil Trick – Muhahahaha
This one should stick in your mind for a couple of weeks. You’ll be hard pressed to not be humming the tune constantly. I use to work with a lady that once she heard this song she could not get … Continue reading
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Captain Kirk – 2008
I had almost forgotten about this episode. Are the meaning of those words becoming diluted and forgotten?
Posted in Culture, Politics, Sci-fi
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