A supernova seen 1000 years ago is still expanding today | Eurasia Diary - ednews.net

A supernova seen 1000 years ago is still expanding today

08.03.2021 21:29 Science & Tech A- A A+

On July 4, 1054, Chinese astronomers recorded a “guest star” in the Taurus constellation.

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Later research uncovered contemporaneous sightings in Japan and the Middle East.

Temporarily outshining Venus, it faded after about two years: a common supernova.

Hundreds of years later, its remnant was astronomically discovered.

Halley’s comet was due to return that year, also in Taurus.

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