| The Crab Nebula (M1) is the best known and brightest supernova in recorded history. Observed by Chinese Astronomers in 1054 AD, it was so bright as to be visible in the daytime. It has now expanded to a diameter of 10 LY and a Neutron star (pulsar) has been identified as the remnant of the original star. M1 is located in the constellation of Taurus and is 6000 LY distant from Earth. |
| Date: | April, 2007 |
| Optics: | WO ZS 105mm f/7 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 30 Minutes / 10x180s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |
