User blog:Triforcer/Action Comics 14 Outs Krypton

Superman fans are in for a treat when the latest issue of Action Comics #14 hits shelves tomorrow, November 7, 2012. The groundbreaking elements in this issue, titled “Star Light, Star Bright”, merge fact and fiction as Neil deGrasse Tyson helps Superman find his home planet of Krypton on its final day of existence.To have deGrasse appear in the book is amazing in it of itself, and yet the excitement also derives from his announcement that there is a known Krypton-like system in our known universe that could support a planet such as Krypton.

The red dwarf star designated for having the ability to support a Krypton-like planet is located in the constellation Corvus 27.1 light years from Earth.

Tyson noted, “As a native of Metropolis, I was delighted to help Superman, who has done so much for my city over all these years. And it’s clear that if he weren’t a superhero he would have made quite an astrophysicist.”



Don't miss out and grab your copy tomorrow when it comes out! And if you want to try your hand at finding the constellation for yourself, the coordinates lie below. Enjoy!

= Real Coordinates =

To find it in the night’s sky, amateur astronomers and Superman fans can follow these coordinates: J2000 Right Ascension: 12 hours 10 minutes 5.77 seconds Declination: -15 degrees 4 minutes 17.9 seconds Proper Motion: 0.76 arcseconds per year, along 172.94 degrees from due north