Look To The Skies
We have a chance to see a rare astronomical occurence this weekend: a newly discovered supernova. Using a telescope or even good binoculars, you will be able to spot it near the Big Dipper, which is the constellation I point out to the kids whenever I have to pretend that I know what I’m talking about.
- (True fact: You can just make up constellations, and kids don’t realize it until much later, if at all. “I don’t think I deserve this F, professor. There is totally a constellation called Kal-El!”)
This weekend, if the weather permits, you can look to the Big Dipper and spot a type A supernova discovered a couple of weeks ago. It’s still in its death throes, so its light will be visible tonight and through the Labour Day weekend if you know where to look.
So you have something you can do this weekend that doesn’t involve wires, screens and buttons. Give it a shot. Look up.
