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Merry Christmas! I neglected to send myself a copy of the ping list (I'm not at home right now), so I did my best to rebuild it from the FReepmails.

Best Short Astronomy Videos: APOD editor to speak in New York City on Friday, January 6.

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July 4, 1054 – The SN 1054 supernova is recorded by the Chinese, Arab and possibly Native Americans near the star ζ Tauri. For 23 days it remains bright enough to be seen in daylight. Its remnants form the Crab Nebula (NGC 1952).[ 1 ]