deep-sky
nebula (supernova remnant)
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The first object in the Messier catalog is the most famous known supernova remnant.
The supernova of the central star was observed on July 4 in the year 1054 AD. The exact year of the supernova is known because it was recorded by Chinese astronomers.
The distance to the “Crab Nebula” in the constellation Taurus is 6.300 light years.
Charles Messier cataloged this object on September 12, 1758.
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Object info
Name: M1 – Crab Nebula
Type: Nebula (supernova remnant)
Constellation: Taurus
Distance: 6300 ly
Date & location
Date: December 12, 2017
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 3h48m
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Optics: Orion Optics SPX 10″ Newton
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
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