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Kepler’s Supernova Remnant

V843 Ophiuchi, SN 1604, 3C 358, HR 6515

Supernova remnant in Ophiuchus

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Proper NameKepler's Supernova, Kepler's Supernova Remnant
Bayer DesignationNone
HR (BSC)6515
Variable DesignationV843 Ophiuchi
Other DesignationsSN 1604, 3C 358
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 30m 41s
Declination-21° 29' 14"
Distancec. 19,900 light years
c. 6,100 parsecs
(highly approximate)
MagnitudeApparent: +19.00
Absolute: +5.07
Apparent magnitude during 1604 supernova: -2.5
DiameterApparent: 4'
Actual: c. 23 light years
Optimum VisibilityJune / July

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