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Tycho's supernova remnant
Supernova remnant · Supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia
About Tycho's supernova remnant
Tycho's supernova remnant is about 8,969 light-years from the Sun, so the light we see from it left about 8,969 years ago.
It is 32,435 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.
Key numbers
| Distance | 8,969 light-years (2,750 pc) |
|---|---|
| Distance from the Galactic centre | 32,435 light-years |
| Galactic coordinates | l = 120.10°, b = +1.40° |
| Size | about 20 light-years across |
Where it is
Its place in the universe, from the inside out: Perseus Arm › 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 1572, or B Cassiopeiae, was a supernova of Type Ia in the constellation Cassiopeia, one of eight supernovae visible to the naked eye according to historical records. It appeared in early November 1572 and was independently discovered by many individuals.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article SN 1572, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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