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From the looks of it they have been observing it for the past twenty-some years. They decided that they've watched it long enough to confirm that it is indeed young. So it's really not a recent find.
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ArmorPierce wrote:From the looks of it they have been observing it for the past twenty-some years. They decided that they've watched it long enough to confirm that it is indeed young. So it's really not a recent find.
Watched it long enough for it to be legal in the US, at least...
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starslayer wrote: Still, a young supernova remnant is a very important find, as the Bad Astronomer explained. Although Bubble Boy is right about what Joe Blow's reaction is going to be. Too bad.
How is it important? Please elaborate.
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