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What formed the Crab Nebula?

Answer 1

In 1054 Chinese astronomers found a new bright star in the Taurus constellation..It was visible in day time for 23 days.Later it was found toi be the remains of a Supernova explosion.

Crab pulsar is the name given to the pulsating star that was discovered inside after it was discovered by modern radio telescopes; consequently, crab nebula was created by a supernova explosion.

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Answer 2

Claire Anctil

In the year 1054 AD, a massive star exploded supernovaly, leaving behind a rapidly spinning neutron star at its core known as a pulsar, which is how the Crab Nebula formed.

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