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Quadrantids Source Discovered

Posted by timothy on from the special-effects-department dept.

linuxwrangler writes "Man has observed the annual Quadrantid meteor shower since antiquity but its source has remained unknown. Astronomer Peter Jenniskens of the SETI Institute predicted that the source would turn out to be the burnt-out core of an ancient star. Now, just in time for this year's display, the source has been discovered right where Jenniskens predicted."

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  1. Where do I find that? by Radical+Rad · · Score: 3, Funny
    it appears to come from somewhere in the direction of the constellation once known as Quadrans Murales, but now officially named Bootes, the Hunter.

    ...and located just below the left paw of the constellation known as Toonces, the Driving Cat.

  2. On topic complaint by Bob+Cat+-+NYMPHS · · Score: 3, Funny

    This is an error-filled article, and Timothy should not have posted it. Do not bother to read it.
    Timothy should post a correction, and be more careful in the future.

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    The latest Slashdot meme.
  3. Re:Editing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Yes, he was once a shining star among journalists and a brilliant editor. Sadly, his fiery temper got the best of him when it exploded 500 hours ago. Now he is merely a shadow of his former self. His girlfriend left him on the grounds that he is too dull and puny to justify cometment. He was photographed Christmas Eve in a dark pub sitting in stony silence and smelling faintly of organic chemicals such as C2H6O, contemplating flashing everyone and streaking down the street.