Subj : Stargazing News - February 2nd, 2025
To   : All
From : CJ
Date : Sat Feb 01 2025 09:52:21

Sunday, February 2, 2025 

The Crab Nebula (evening)

The supernova explosion that created the Crab Nebula was first recorded by
Chinese astronomers on July 4, 1054 AD. At that time, it was bright enough to
be visible both day and night. A thousand years later, the still-expanding
remnant of that supernova is visible as a faint 4 x 8 arc-minute oval in large
aperture telescopes on moonless nights. Also listed as Messier 1 in astronomy
software, look for the nebula sitting 1.1 degrees to the north-northwest of
Taurus' southern horn-tip star, Zeta Tauri. Averted vision and UHC filters
will enhance your view of the nebula.

(Data courtesy of Starry Night)
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