The discovery of the crab nebula, a supernova remnant, seems to correspond to a bright supernova recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054. The nebula was later described by John Bevis in 1731.
The Crab Nebula was first recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054 AD during a supernova event. The remnants of this event, including the Crab Nebula, continue to be observed by astronomers today.
The supernova explosion that created the nebula was seen in 1054 AD by probably everyone, but was recorded by Chinese and Arab astronomers. The first recorded siting of the nebula was in 1731 by John Bevis.
It's not the same as a supernova--the Crab Nebula is the visible remnant of a supernova event which occurred about 7,500 years ago. The light from the supernova explosion reached the earth and was observed by Chinese and Arab astronomers about 1,000 years ago. The Crab Nebula was the first object to be identified with a supernova which was actually observed during recorded history.
Yes, the first neutron star was observed in a supernova remnant. The object, named PSR B1919+21, was discovered in 1967 in the Crab Nebula, the remnant of a supernova that exploded in the year 1054 AD.
The Crab Nebula was formed when it's host star exploded as a supernova [See related question]
The Crab Nebula was first observed in 1731.
It was found by a German man named Seemore Butts. He had a hairy face and chest and butt.
The crab nebula is estimated to be about 6,300 light year away.
"The Crab" is a nebula.
The crab nebula.
The Crab Nebula or SN1054 is still visible with telescopes.
The crab nebula is the debris formed in the supernova explosion.