Crab Nebula
Supernova remnant in Taurus · 6,500 light-years
🔭 Explore Crab Nebula in the 3D map →| Type | Supernova remnant |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Distance | 6,500 light-years |
| Also known as | M1 |
| Imaged by | Hubble, JWST |
The shredded remains of a star that exploded in 1054 AD, recorded by astronomers at the time. At its heart spins a pulsar — a city-sized neutron star flashing 30 times a second.
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