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To: SunkenCiv
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 ]
5 posted on 12/25/2011 4:38:03 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
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To: smokingfrog

722 years later...


8 posted on 12/25/2011 5:07:25 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! May 2013 be even Happier!)
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