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M1
M1 is commonly known as the Crab Nebula and is located in the constellation of Taurus. It's roughly 6500 light years away and about 11 light years in diameter. It is the remnant of a supernova that was recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054 AD and was said to be so brilliant, that it was visible in the daytime sky for over a month. In the center is what remains of the star gone supernova...a small 30km diameter neutron star spinning at 30 revolutions per second and is the brightest persistent gamma-ray source in the sky. The filaments seen here are pieces that remain of the star gone supernova embedded in the ever expanding gas bubble.
M1
M1 is commonly known as the Crab Nebula and is located in the constellation of Taurus. It's roughly 6500 light years away and about 11 light years in diameter. It is the remnant of a supernova that was recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054 AD and was said to be so brilliant, that it was visible in the daytime sky for over a month. In the center is what remains of the star gone supernova...a small 30km diameter neutron star spinning at 30 revolutions per second and is the brightest persistent gamma-ray source in the sky. The filaments seen here are pieces that remain of the star gone supernova embedded in the ever expanding gas bubble.