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Tycho Brahe observes the supernova SN 1572.
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Tycho Brahe
Danish astronomer (1546–1601)
Tycho Brahe, generally called Tycho for short, was a Danish astronomer of the Renaissance, known for his comprehensive and unprecedentedly accurate astronomical observations. He was known during his lifetime as an astronomer, astrologer, and alchemist. He was the last major…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Supernova
Astrophysical phenomenon
A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star. A supernova occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star, or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nuclear fusion. The original object, called the progenitor, either collapses to a neutron star or…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
SN 1572
Supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia
SN 1572, or B Cassiopeiae, was a supernova of Type Ia in the constellation Cassiopeia, one of eight supernovae visible to the naked eye in historical records. It appeared in early November 1572 and was independently discovered by many individuals.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)