A Supernova Has Exploded in a Galaxy 274 Quintillion KM Away.

An incredible event has occurred in a galaxy that is 274 quintillion kilometers away from our world: a star has exploded in the Pinwheel Galaxy. While this occurrence is an incredibly rare event, it marks an incredible milestone in the universe’s ongoing evolution. The resulting supernova may have far-reaching implications for surrounding celestial bodies. For now, we can only marvel at the immense power and beauty of this natural phenomenon. The light from the galaxy takes a staggering 21 million years to travel through the expansive space before it finally reaches the Earth. So technically, the supernova exploded 21 million years ago. Welcome, time travellers! You are about to embark on a journey through time... Equipment used: - Sky-Watcher 10“ Quattro Telescope - Starizona reducer - Full spectrum Nikon D5300 provided by Night Sky Camera () - Optolong UV/IR cut filter - Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount