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when I look up at the Constellation Orion I wonder if the massive red star Betelgeuse has gone nova and just waiting for the light to finally reach Earth. It would be nice to see a visible supernova, of course from a safe distance, during my lifetime.
1 posted on 12/19/2014 7:00:13 AM PST by C19fan
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Yes, but you must understand that our (this planet’s) irresponsible practice of generating anything liberals don’t like is likely responsible for that impending super nova...:0)


2 posted on 12/19/2014 7:02:24 AM PST by Gaffer
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These guys can’t get some Climate “Science” money?


3 posted on 12/19/2014 7:03:40 AM PST by Paladin2
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Bring it on.

Would be better than Hillary.


4 posted on 12/19/2014 7:06:13 AM PST by hadaclueonce (Ethanol is stupid.)
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I wonder if the massive red star Betelgeuse has gone nova

Doubtful. While Betelgeuse is clearly within its death throes, it is not the type of star that goes nova. It will, over time, shrink as it uses up the last of its fuel and wind up a white dwarf and eventually a dark cinder of heavy materials.

5 posted on 12/19/2014 7:18:50 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are not inclined to commit crimes.)
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The massive supernova that could annihilate life on Earth...

Women and minorities hardest hit!

6 posted on 12/19/2014 7:21:37 AM PST by Rummyfan
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Who’s ready for another margarita? Damnit! We’re out of mix. I’ll go to the store and get some more mix before this thing blows up or burns us up or whatever.


7 posted on 12/19/2014 7:23:46 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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Do you mean to say that we’re all gonna die? We are DOOMED? Say it isn’t so! ;-)


9 posted on 12/19/2014 7:42:09 AM PST by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Why does every totalitarian, political hack think that he knows how to run my life better than I do?)
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Don't panic it has four on the floor.

11 posted on 12/19/2014 7:50:57 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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Uh-oh, how much is this going to cost me?


12 posted on 12/19/2014 7:58:44 AM PST by NativeSon ( Grease the floor with Crisco when I dance the Disco)
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Let's turn on the juice and see what shakes loose...


13 posted on 12/19/2014 8:10:01 AM PST by Hatteras
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If you say Betelgeuse 3 times in a row it will blow up.


14 posted on 12/19/2014 8:10:15 AM PST by minnesota_bound
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I have my towel.


15 posted on 12/19/2014 8:13:38 AM PST by dfwgator
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Umbrellas! Get yer umbrellas here! Don’t let cosmic radiation fry ya. Git yer umbrella today. Only $99.95 and I’ll throw in this rugged faux leather carrying case.


16 posted on 12/19/2014 8:15:30 AM PST by IronJack
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Now see what Bush has done....we need new restrictions on stargazing so we can prevent this disaster. I’d say a 10% tax on all telescopes and match the tax on medical implements


20 posted on 12/19/2014 8:53:03 AM PST by terycarl ( common sense prevails over all)
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The spin axis of Eta Carinae is not pointed at us, fortunately. So it will look big and bright when it pops (visible in daytime) but not fatal.


22 posted on 12/19/2014 9:30:48 AM PST by Gideon7
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Run!


28 posted on 12/19/2014 6:38:05 PM PST by RansomOttawa (tm)
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