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

Kepler's Supernova - supernova remnant nebula

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

Kepler's Supernova is magnitude and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Kepler's Supernova
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Kepler's Nova
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Kepler's Star
      1. Type:
      2. supernova remnant nebula
      1. Other Designation:
      2. SN 1604

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.