Getting Ready for the Next Galactic Supernova - A Global Response Plan

Learn about the coordinated global response plans for detecting and observing the next Milky Way supernova in this 75-minute webinar presentation. Explore how the Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS), a worldwide network of neutrino detectors, will provide the first alert of a galactic supernova through neutrino detection minutes to hours before visible light reaches Earth. Professor Dan Milisavljevic from Purdue University explains the critical timing and observation strategies needed to capture this rare astronomical event from its earliest moments. The presentation includes discussions on detection methods, the importance of rapid response, and how the scientific community is preparing to maximize data collection when our galaxy's next supernova occurs. Following the main presentation, hear from George Silvas and fellow AAVSO members sharing their experiences and insights about supernova observation.