Tycho's Supernova
Also known as SN 1572
Tycho's Supernova is a supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia, about 9,230 light-years from Earth.
Supernova of 1572
Facts
| Type | Supernova (spectral type B8) |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Position (J2000) | 0h 25m 21s, +64° 08′ |
| Distance | 9,230 light-years (its light set off about 9,230 years ago) |
| Size on the sky | 8′ × 8′ (the full Moon is about 31′) |
| Studied in | 1,279 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
Tycho's Supernova is highest in the sky at midnight in September. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 46° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 76°.
Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.
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More in Cassiopeia
- Bubble Nebula
- Cassiopeia A
- Fish Head Nebula
- Heart Nebula
- M52 (NGC 7654)
- M103 (NGC 581)
- Pacman Nebula
- Soul Nebula
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Data: SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg; the site's weekly copy) · Data sources & credits