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Tycho's Supernova
Tycho's Supernova
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Tycho's Supernova

Tycho's Supernova , also known as Tycho's Nova and B Cassiopeiae is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Tycho's Supernova
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Tycho's Nova
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. B Cassiopeiae
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 8,000-9,800
      1. Other Designation:
      2. SN 1572

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.