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Historic Supernova of 1054 Seen in Unprecedented Detail
Original: Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition https://www. wired.
A supernova that Chinese and Japanese astronomers recorded in 1054 is now being observed in high definition, with new imagery revealing unprecedented detail of the remnant, known as the Crab Nebula. The event, visible in daylight nearly a millennium ago, continues to fascinate scientists as modern telescopes show what ancient skywatchers could only record as a bright new star.
Why now: New high-definition imagery of a famous historic supernova has been released, drawing fresh attention to a well-known astronomical event.
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