A supernova from October '04
1604, that is.
"Light from the stellar explosion that created this energized cosmic cloud was first seen on planet Earth in October 1604. The supernova produced a bright new star in early 17th century skies within the constellation Ophiuchus...
"Early 21st century astronomers continue to explore the expanding debris cloud, but can now use orbiting space telescopes to survey the supernova remnant across the [electromagnetic] spectrum. In this tantalizing composite image, X-rays, visible light, and infrared radiation recorded by NASA's astrophysical observatories -- the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes -- are combined to give a more comprehensive view of the still enigmatic supernova remnant.
"About 13,000 light years away, Johannes Kepler's supernova represents the most recent stellar explosion seen to occur within our Milky Way galaxy."
By way of the AstroPicofTheDay archive
"Light from the stellar explosion that created this energized cosmic cloud was first seen on planet Earth in October 1604. The supernova produced a bright new star in early 17th century skies within the constellation Ophiuchus...
"Early 21st century astronomers continue to explore the expanding debris cloud, but can now use orbiting space telescopes to survey the supernova remnant across the [electromagnetic] spectrum. In this tantalizing composite image, X-rays, visible light, and infrared radiation recorded by NASA's astrophysical observatories -- the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes -- are combined to give a more comprehensive view of the still enigmatic supernova remnant.
"About 13,000 light years away, Johannes Kepler's supernova represents the most recent stellar explosion seen to occur within our Milky Way galaxy."
By way of the AstroPicofTheDay archive
A supernova from October '04
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