0
What else can I help you with?
What is a name of a Nebula?
"The Crab" is a nebula.
What nebula is a name of an animal?
The crab nebula.
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.
Can you find pulsar in remanents of Crab Nebula?
Yes, it's called the crab pulsar.See related link for more information
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]
When did the crab nebula occur?
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.
What is the connection between pulsars and the Crab Nebula?
Pulsars were discovered in the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, in 1967. The Crab Pulsar is a neutron star at the center of the nebula that emits beams of radiation, producing regular pulses of light. The high-energy particles and magnetic fields in the nebula power the pulsar's emission.
What is the difference between a nebula and a crab nebula?
Well, darling, a nebula is a big ol' cloud of dust and gas in space, while the Crab Nebula is a specific nebula located in the constellation Taurus. So basically, it's like saying a nebula is a generic term for a cloud in space, while the Crab Nebula is a specific cloud that got its own fancy name. Hope that clears things up for ya, sugar!
When was the crab nebula discovered?
The Crab Nebula was first observed in 1731.
What is the difference between the crab nebula and the Orion nebula?
Crab Nebula:Pulsar wind nebulaSupernova remnantRadius of 5.5 ly6,500 light years awayOrion Nebula:Diffuse nebulaStellar nurseryRadius of 12 ly1,244 light years awayEdit: M1, the Crab Nebula, is related to the death of a star. The Orion Nebula, M42, is relateted to the birth of stars.
