the Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula is 6-light-years-wide and 6,500 light-years from Earth. Astronomers first saw this explosion in the ancient sky back in 1054.

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GerOttman · 61-69, M

So if we left today we could be there in like 6 million years? Of course it will still be expanding, so maybe 5 and a half million! Need to pack some lunches i guess...

Millerdog · 56-60, M

@GerOttman it's 6500 light years away. 6 light years across in size. Out to pluto is just a few light hours as a comparison

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@Millerdog we don't have anything that will even get close to 1% C yet. Really looking forward to the first decent fusion drive.

TryingtoLava

I like nebulas!

Millerdog · 56-60, M

@TryingtoLava aren't they beautiful

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Millerdog · 56-60, M

@Max21 really? because it sure gives me a lift

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