Peering into the Heart of the Crab Nebula
Depicts: M1, Crab Nebula, NGC 1952, SN 1054A, IRAS 05314+2200
Copyright: NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
In the year 1054 A.D., Chinese astronomers were startled by the appearance of a new star, so bright that it was visible in broad daylight for several weeks. Today, the Crab Nebula is visible at the site of that bright star.
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Last Update: 10 Jun 2003
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| Reference: | opo0015 |
| Object: | M1, Crab Nebula, NGC 1952, SN 1054A, IRAS 05314+2200 |
| Instrument: | WFPC2
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