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[rmiller]

(I tried to post this item in the "Astronomical Events" section but there was not a "new thread" option, so I will post it here and leave it up to a moderator to move it--if appropriate)

I came across this story in several places online as well as in several newspapers. Cool stuff.

NASA's Swift Satellite Catches First Supernova in the Act of Exploding:
www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2008/swift_supernova.html

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

I saw this news release and quite cool.

The instrument just happened to be looking in the right direction at the right time. Fifteen minutes later, the show was over.

Excellent stuff.

Thanks for posting this event.