So, just discovered that early in 2008,we saw a star explode. That alone is not the crazy part.
Get this:
- The star set the world record for furthest object that can be seen from earth with the naked eye.
- The star was 40 times as big as the Sun.
- The star was 7.5 billion light years away.
- 7.5 billion lightyears is roughly halfway to the edge of the universe.
- For reference, one billion seconds ago, it was 1977.
- One light year equals 5.9 trillion miles.
- So, standing on earth, we are capable of seeing something 46610000000000000000000 miles away.
- The star’s explosion occurred when the universe was about half its current age.
I don’t know about you, but I am reeling in collosal amazement. Seriously, HOLY FUCK.
(If your brain is still partially intact, finish it off with this video: The Most Important Image Ever Taken)
