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It was first observed by Chinese astronomers in 1054 AD, but given it's (estimated) distance from earth of 3,600 light years, the actual explosion would have taken place 3,600 years earlier, or around 2,500 BC.
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What is the difference between a nebula and a crab nebula?
The Crab Nebula is a nebula.
When was the crab nebula discovered?
The Crab Nebula was first observed in 1731.
What is a name of a Nebula?
"The Crab" is a nebula.
What is the connection between pulsars and the Crab Nebula?
At the centre of the Crab Nebula is the neutron star - Crab pulsar.
What nebula is a name of an animal?
The crab nebula.
How far is the crab nebula?
The crab nebula is estimated to be about 6,300 light year away.
How long was the crab nebula visible for?
The Crab Nebula or SN1054 is still visible with telescopes.
What most likely formed the crab nebula?
The crab nebula is the debris formed in the supernova explosion.
When did crab nebula actually explode?
The star that created the Crab nebula exploded in the year 1054
How do you describe a nebula such as the Crab Nebula?
The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula.
What was the Crab Nebula caused by?
The Crab Nebula was formed when it's host star exploded as a supernova [See related question]
What is the longitude and latitude of the Crab Nebula?
The Crab Nebula's longitude is 184.6 and its latitude is -5.80, in the third galactic quadrant.
