Historical Supernova’s ‘Echo’ Arrives 400 Years Late
On Nov. 11, 1572, astronomer Tycho Brahe observed a bright “new star” — now known as a supernova — in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Brahe observed the star, which outshone even Venus in the night sky until it faded from sight in March 1574. Full Story
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