Kepler's Supernova
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File:Keplers supernova.jpg
X-ray, Optical and Infrared composite image of Kepler's Supernova Remnant
SN 1604 was a supernova seen in 1604. It was seen in the constellation Ophiuchus. SN 1604 is sometimes called Kepler's Nova or Kepler's Supernova or Kepler's Star since Johannes Kepler studied it. SN 1604 is the last supernova to have been seen in our galaxy. It was studied until 1608.
Kepler's Supernova Media
- Kepler Drawing of SN 1604.png
Johannes Kepler's original drawing from De Stella Nova (1606) depicting the location of the stella nova, marked with an N (8 grid squares down, 4 over from the left)
- Kepler's Supernova Remnant- A Star's Death Comes to Life (2941498208).jpg
X-ray image of SN 1604 from the Chandra X-ray Observatory
