148K views · 1.5K reactions | SN 1054, a supernova first observed in July 1054, was so bright it remained visible for nearly two years. Recorded by Chinese astronomers and referenced in Japanese and Islamic documents, this celestial event has fascinated cultures for centuries. | The Galactic Void | Facebook

595K views · 41K reactions | Il y a peu d’observation aussi passionnante que celle de la nature. Baden Powell disait "La nature on a jamais fini de l’explorer, de l’admirer, de l’aimer". Nature & Découverte | Nature & Découverte | Facebook

The star that created the Crab Nebula exploded in 1054 when it was recorded as a "guest star" in the sky by Chinese astronomers. Even non-astronomers probably noticed its appearance, since the supernova explosion was so bright it was comparable to the full moon, six times brighter than Venus. | Science Of The Universe

Crab Nebula (Messier 1) 🌌 This faint, ghostly glow is the expanding remnant of a supernova recorded by astronomers in 1054 AD. Through a telescope, you’re not just observing a nebula… you're witnessing the aftermath of a massive star that tore itself apart. ✨ | Celestron