Chandra Uncovers Youngest Supernova in Our Galaxy

[nofretete1969]

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/news/08-062.html

The supernova explosion occurred about 140 years ago, making it the most recent in the Milky Way. Previously, the last known supernova in our galaxy occurred around 1680, an estimate based on the expansion of its remnant, Cassiopeia A.

 

[ark]

"The supernova explosion occurred about 140 years ago, making it the most recent in the Milky Way. Previously, the last known supernova in our galaxy occurred around 1680, an estimate based on the expansion of its remnant, Cassiopeia A. "

"Astronomers regularly observe supernovae in other galaxies like ours. Based on those observations, researchers estimate about three explode every century in the Milky Way. "

So, in order to make it three in 300 years, one more is due? Soon? :)