Thousand-Year-Old Cosmic Event Became Astrophysical Lab For Cosmic Rays Study
23/04/2013 20:40
23 April, 2013
MessageToEagle.com - The supernova SN 1006 took place over a millennium ago. During the daytime for weeks, it was observed from Earth and astronomers in China, Japan, Europe, and the Arab countries - all documented this spectacular sight. The object we now call SN 1006 first appeared on May 1, 1006 A.D., and it was far brighter than Venus. It was reportedly so bright that it cast shadows at night. [Read more] ...