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Astronomers are announcing today the discovery of a new class of stellar explosions. The finding is based on observations of a flash seen in the Virgo cluster in a galaxy known as Messier 85.

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GregD
May 24, 2007, 3:26 p.m.
You know, I read stories like this and I realize just how insignificant our species really is..
Great post capn!
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Cybnetic
May 25, 2007, 7:39 a.m.
nice
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GWHayduke
May 25, 2007, 9:33 a.m.
Makes one anticipate the launch of the new Webb telescope that is significantly larger and more powerful than Hubble.
Should be mind blowing.
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aquarius448
May 25, 2007, 10:16 a.m.
Interesting. Discoveries like this never cease to amaze me at the complexities of our time and space.
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eviln3d
May 25, 2007, 12:14 p.m.
Hmmm.... I guess the scientist will be asking for more money to study something that matter zilch to the common man on Earth. THat's the problem with science now, it not about finding anything useful its just about finding something that will get you a grant.
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Countryhick
May 25, 2007, 2:29 p.m.
Does this discovery lower gas prices ?
Nice story , if we don't stop sending crap up in space it will become the new waste dump like the Oceans .