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    In 1054 a light occured in the sky that was so bright it could be seen during the day! What was the name of this light and what caused it to be such a splendor?

    Question #58425. Asked by barker111. (Jul 20 05 2:45 AM)


    Stew54

    		A supernova that formed what we now call the Crab Nebula.

    Jul 20 05, 3:01 AM
    barker111

    		Yes, the star that exploded was called Zeta Thauri.

    Jul 20 05, 5:10 AM
    mibmob

    		Isti mirant stella

    Jul 21 05, 8:41 AM
    mibmob

    		Isti mirant stellam

    Jul 21 05, 8:42 AM

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