The Type II Supernova That Created the Crab Nebula Was

question 65

Multiple Choice

The Type II supernova that created the Crab Nebula was seen by Chinese and Arab astronomers in the year 1054 CE. Because the star is 6,500 light-years away from us, we know the star exploded in the year:

• A) 554 CE
• B) 1054 CE
• C) 1054 BCE
• D) 5447 BCE
• E) 7555 BCE

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