2007-02-15 14:18:59 · 3 answers · asked by luckyrooster69 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Crab Nebula (catalogue designations M 1, NGC 1952, Taurus A) is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Taurus. The nebula was first observed in 1731 by John Bevis. It is the remnant of a supernova that was recorded, as a star visible in daylight, by Chinese and Arab astronomers in 1054. Located at a distance of about 6,300 light years (2 kpc) from Earth, the nebula has a diameter of 11 ly (3.4 pc) and is expanding at a rate of about 1,500 kilometres per second.
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2007-02-15 14:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by sarayu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. It's also called M1 and NGC 1952 and is located in Taurus. http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=crab+nebula&gwp=13 . It's easily visible in my 6" telescope.
2007-02-15 14:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in the constellation Auriga, that is where it appears in the night sky. If you are asking what galaxy is it in, it is in our galaxy, the Milky Way Galaxy.
2007-02-15 14:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Dennis H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋