Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Taurus (Tau)  ·  Contains:  Crab nebula  ·  M 1  ·  NGC 1952
M1 Crab Nebula, jonbosley
M1 Crab Nebula
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M1 Crab Nebula

M1 Crab Nebula, jonbosley
M1 Crab Nebula
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M1 Crab Nebula

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Supernova remnants in the constellation of Taurus. Approx. 13 light years across. 30km Crab pulsar at center which spins at over 30 timers per second. Originally observed by Chinese astronomers in 1054AD.

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M1 Crab Nebula, jonbosley