2006-08-22 15:46:48 · 11 answers · asked by jxt299 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The nearest-to-Earth supernova candidate is a star designated HR8210 (IK Pegasi). It's 150 light years away and would be a definite danger to life on Earth if the supernova occurred. http://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-31734.html
2006-08-22 18:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The closest star to us that will become a supernova is Betegeuse, in the constellation Orion. Not to worry -- it's about 1500 light-years away. It will make a great show in the sky, but it's too far away for the radiation to affect us. And no, our sun won't become either a nova (only binary stars do that) or a supernova (our sun is far too small).
2006-08-22 22:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The star Betelgeuse, in the Orion belt is a red giant and will go super nova sometime in the next 10,000 years.
2006-08-23 00:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the nearest possible supernova is in excess of 50 light years away.
The greatest astronomical threat to Earth (meteorites notwithstanding) would be the Sun's transition to a red giant, which will occur long before it "goes out".
In this phase, it would consume all planets closer than Mars.
Hope this helps.
-Daniel
2006-08-22 22:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not in this area. The next nearest star is 4 light years away.
2006-08-22 22:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by wildstar_2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Tommy Lee might super nova....but I bet it's a dud.
2006-08-22 22:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by lucyanddesi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are noticeable supernovas every few hundred years or so. Generally, a noticeable supernova is one that occurs in nearby galaxies.
2006-08-22 22:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by Duke 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None in the immediate area, lucky for us.
2006-08-22 22:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by DetroitDublin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no stars within a couple hundreds lightyears of earth
2006-08-22 22:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which area you talking about?
2006-08-22 22:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by Totoru 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋