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

Kepler's Supernova

Kepler's Supernova , also known as Kepler's Nova and Kepler's Star is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Ophiuchus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Kepler's Supernova
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Kepler's Nova
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Kepler's Star
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 20,000
      1. Other Designation:
      2. SN 1604

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