Astronomers Identify Remnant of Historical Supernova SN 1181
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Sep 20 2021 at 4:59 PM GMT
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- New research led by University of Hong Kong astronomers shows that a fast expanding nebula called Pa 30 surrounding the hot Wolf-Rayet star IRAS 00500+6713 fits the profile, location and age of the "Guest Star" of 1181 CE.
- Only nine historically recorded supernova explosions are known in our Milky Way Galaxy.
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- Published Sep 20, 2021 4:59 PM GMT