Space Telescopes Provide New Look at 2,000 Year Old Supernova

[/caption] What caused a huge explosion nearly 2,000 years ago, seen by early Chinese astronomers? Scientists have long known that a “guest star” that had mysteriously appeared in the sky and stayed for about 8 months in the year 185 was the first documented supernova. But now the combined efforts of four space observatories have … Continue reading Space Telescopes Provide New Look at 2,000 Year Old Supernova