Experts Say Don't Panic Over Supernova, Superior Conjunction

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Experts say don't panic over supernova, superior conjunction

Phuket Gazette

The above two photographs are of the same part of the sky. The photo on the left was taken in 1987 during the supernova explosion of SN 1987A, while the one on the right was taken beforehand. Supernovae are one of the most energetic explosions in nature, equivalent to the power of a 1,028-megaton bomb (that is, a few octillion nuclear warheads). Photos: Nasa/Goddard Space Flight Center

PHUKET: -- Scientists at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) have dismissed fears of any devastating effects of the Saturn-Sun-Earth constellation alignment, which began on Thursday and is expected to affect the Earth for the next four weeks.

“This is a simple phenomenon called a ‘superior conjunction’. It happens every 378 days,” explained Dr Utane Sawangwit, of Narit’s Research and Development Department.

“We have never suffered any consequences from this phenomenon. It affects the high and low tides, but it has never caused an earthquake or a tsunami,” he told the Phuket Gazette.

“The effect is as dramatic as that of the regular spring tides,” added Dr Utane, who was born and raised in Phuket.

One reader pointed the Gazette to a website which claimed that the phenomenon, coupled with the effects of supernovae in other galaxies, could affect the gravitational pull on the Earth’s tectonic plates, with disastrous consequences.

The website claimed that, starting from October 25, the Australian and African Plates would be lifted from East to West by as much as 30 meters.

After reviewing the scientific content posted on the website, however, Dr Utane explained, “This website mixes theories about the acceleration of the expansion of the universe with the far-reaching effects of a supernovae in another galaxy, and couples that with gravitational theories about Saturn, the Sun and the Earth being in alignment.

“First, there cannot be a supernovae in our universe. Our sun is not large enough to supernova, and it will be 5,000 million years until it reaches a stage that could even make that possible.

“Also, we have yet to discover a star that could supernova and is close enough to affect us,” he said.

“Please inform your readers, especially those who have read this website, not to worry at all about a supernova. But please remember that earthquakes can happen at any time. We cannot predict them. That’s what makes them so dangerous.

“Phuket and the surrounding areas are not likely to suffer any serious earthquakes, but it's always good to be prepared,” Dr Utane said.

Source: http://www.phuketgaz...tion-19272.html

-- Phuket Gazette 2012-10-29

[siampolee]

Might we possibly expect some sort of solar interference with radio and T.V. transmission signals as well as all other types of electronic transmission systems ?

Mum in law is due to arrive on her broomstick shortly and I'd hate her to get lost due to interference with the Broomstick Navigation Device malfunctions.She does like a little drink and if flying she relies upon her Broomstick navigation device to land safely

[asiawatcher]

The planet alignment thing has been an issue for the doomsday people in December 2012 as predicted by the Myan Calendar, Nostradamus and a few others. Will it affect us? Who knows? Because if it does what can we do about it? Zip...

[Guest]

Maybe someone should advice the translator that the Universe is slightly bigger than our solar system.

Our solarsystem is about 14 light hours wide and the Universe is 13.000.000.000 light years.

Saturn alignment has an effect to the Earth, but how much is a very much different case.

Saturn is located 8 times further from the Earth, than the Sun. Sun has 3500 more mass than Saturn..

[kutjebu]

Maybe someone should advice the translator that the Universe is slightly bigger than our solar system.

Our solarsystem is about 14 light hours wide and the Universe is 13.000.000.000 light years.

Saturn alignment has an effect to the Earth, but how much is a very much different case.

Saturn is located 8 times further from the Earth, than the Sun. Sun has 3500 more mass than Saturn..

Universe 741 billion, trillion kilometres wide (we think)That is the latest from Nasa.But Universe has no time or distance,but with our ant brains,we cannot understand that.

[Guest]

But our human brain can understand that time is distance in the way we define those.

[Shot]

We're all gonna die, we are doomed. My advice is to panic now.

Edited October 29, 2012 by Shot

[cloudhopper]

“The effect is as dramatic as that of the regular spring tides,” added Dr Utane, who was born and raised in Phuket."

Rubbish.

[pmem]

I think I will get an second opinion and not rely on a Thai agency report. Has this got anything to do with stockpiling the rice?

[pistachios]

The effect of a planet on tides is proportional to its mass but inversely proportional to the cube of the distance.

Saturn is 7700 times the mass of the moon but 3330 times further away (as its closest), so the effect of Saturn on tides is 7700/3330^3= 0.00002% of the moon's influence, negligible.

[kurnell]

Maybe someone should advice the translator that the Universe is slightly bigger than our solar system.

Our solarsystem is about 14 light hours wide and the Universe is 13.000.000.000 light years.

Saturn alignment has an effect to the Earth, but how much is a very much different case.

Saturn is located 8 times further from the Earth, than the Sun. Sun has 3500 more mass than Saturn..

Universe 741 billion, trillion kilometres wide (we think)That is the latest from Nasa.But Universe has no time or distance,but with our ant brains,we cannot understand that.

But how tall? Can I pop my head up and see outside the universe?

[belg]

thai are afraid of ghosts

and now of something that happend in 1987 ??

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[bunta71]

The effect of a planet on tides is proportional to its mass but inversely proportional to the cube of the distance.

Saturn is 7700 times the mass of the moon but 3330 times further away (as its closest), so the effect of Saturn on tides is 7700/3330^3= 0.00002% of the moon's influence, negligible.

Yes...just simple math.

[CantSpell]

Conjunction....

The lunatic Illuminatis must be illuminating

[terryp]

“We have never suffered any consequences from this phenomenon. It affects the high and low tides, but it has never caused an earthquake or a tsunami,” he told the Phuket Gazette.

Another muppet EVERY Saturn Sun Alignment has resulted in serious Earthquake action...Phuket knows this all too well 2004 is a big hint Mr Expert

Earthquake in Canada 2 days ago and again only 1 hour ago...guess the tsunami was an illusion like in 2004

[Guest]

Another muppet EVERY Saturn Sun Alignment has resulted in serious Earthquake action...Phuket knows this all too well 2004 is a big hint Mr Expert

Earthquake in Canada 2 days ago and again only 1 hour ago...guess the tsunami was an illusion like in 2004

The funny part of the internet forums is that one can never be sure if the person is being sarcastic.. or just, put in nice way - uneducated.

So in case you really think that Saturn causes earthquakes, please explain what is the force which makes these happen?

[MILT]

I hope nothing happens to Earth, because that is where I keep all my stuff

[Payboy]

The effect of a planet on tides is proportional to its mass but inversely proportional to the cube of the distance.

Saturn is 7700 times the mass of the moon but 3330 times further away (as its closest), so the effect of Saturn on tides is 7700/3330^3= 0.00002% of the moon's influence, negligible.

Considering the fact that Thailand is the focal point in the universe, all such effects must be multiplied by a factor of 10¹², now that's not so negligible.

[Guest]

I hope nothing happens to Earth, because that is where I keep all my stuff

No problem. Even if something should happen to the Earth, all you need is your towel.

[noob7]

The effect of a planet on tides is proportional to its mass but inversely proportional to the cube of the distance.

Saturn is 7700 times the mass of the moon but 3330 times further away (as its closest), so the effect of Saturn on tides is 7700/3330^3= 0.00002% of the moon's influence, negligible.

How dar you are, to bring facts into this topic!

[Dap]

I hope nothing happens to Earth, because that is where I keep all my stuff

Did make me spit my beer. Very funny mate, thanks

[sensei]

Uranus alignment is far scarier than this.

Mighty dreadful when something aligns with Uranus

[jbrain]

Uranus alignment is far scarier than this.

Mighty dreadful when something aligns with Uranus

What has Ur Anus to do with this?

[siampolee]

Uranus alignment is far scarier than this.

Mighty dreadful when something aligns with Uranus

What you mean something like good supercharged Vindaloo,

[Payboy]

Uranus alignment is far scarier than this.

Mighty dreadful when something aligns with Uranus

Don't worry, Earth's covered by Mars.

[brianP]

Circle Uranus in search of cling on's!

[thirteenalpha]

As long as we don't venture into slapping Uranus we should be alright. The rippling shock wave could cause serious damage. Oooh. Just had a new business idea.

[NomadJoe]

I hope nothing happens to Earth, because that is where I keep all my stuff

No problem. Even if something should happen to the Earth, all you need is your towel.

Only if he is a cool frood.

[NomadJoe]

“We have never suffered any consequences from this phenomenon. It affects the high and low tides, but it has never caused an earthquake or a tsunami,” he told the Phuket Gazette.

Another muppet EVERY Saturn Sun Alignment has resulted in serious Earthquake action...Phuket knows this all too well 2004 is a big hint Mr Expert

Earthquake in Canada 2 days ago and again only 1 hour ago...guess the tsunami was an illusion like in 2004

Interesting how some people can use one or two events as proof of something. Indirect reasoning at it's worst.

[balo]

They have discovered a new planet called Myanus , its on its way on a collision course with Uranus .

So it could have dramatic consequenses for life on Earth .