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SN 1006
Supernova remnant · Supernova observed from Earth in 1006
About SN 1006
SN 1006 is about 7,175 light-years from the Sun, so the light we see from it left about 7,175 years ago.
It is 21,556 light-years from the centre of the Milky Way.
The map lists it as a supernova remnant and shows it among the stars around the Sun, drawn on the plane of the Milky Way.
The brightest supernova in recorded history, seen in 1006 AD.
Key numbers
| Distance | 7,175 light-years (2,200 pc) |
|---|---|
| Distance from the Galactic centre | 21,556 light-years |
| Galactic coordinates | l = 327.40°, b = +14.60° |
| Size | about 60 light-years across |
Where it is
Its place in the universe, from the inside out: Milky Way › Local Group › Virgo Supercluster › Laniakea Supercluster › Observable universe.
Zoom out to see it in context: Local Arm, a view about 12,000 light-years across.
From Wikipedia
SN 1006 was a supernova that is likely the brightest observed stellar event in recorded history, reaching an estimated −7.5 visual magnitude, and exceeding roughly sixteen times the brightness of Venus.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article SN 1006, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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