Tycho's Supernova
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Tycho's supernova was produced by the explosion of a white dwarf star in our Galaxy and was observed in 1572. It is one of eight supernovas that have been visible to the naked eye in recorded history. Credits: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Rutgers/K.Eriksen et al.; Optical: DSS
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