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When was the first supernova observed with a telescope?
Quick Answer
The first supernova observed and carefully recorded with telescopic-era astronomy was SN 1604, seen in 1604.
The Full Story
SN 1604, also called Kepler’s Supernova, was observed in 1604 and became the last supernova visible to the naked eye in the Milky Way. Johannes Kepler studied it in detail, and the event became a landmark in astronomical history. It challenged the old idea that the heavens were unchanging. Later, it was understood to be a supernova remnant, now known as Kepler’s Supernova Remnant.
Key Facts
1.Observed in 1604
2.Studied by Johannes Kepler
3.Last naked-eye Milky Way supernova recorded
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