Simeis 147
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Simeis 147 is a supernova remnant
in the constellations of Taurus
and Auriga
.
The nebulous area is fairly large, with an apparent size covering around 3 degrees, and is approximately 3000(±350) light years away, and covers an area of around 41.9 parsec
s (137 ly(±25)), and is approximately 40 000 years old .
Supernova remnant
A supernova remnant is the structure resulting from the explosion of a star in a supernova. The supernova remnant is bounded by an expanding shock wave, and consists of ejected material expanding from the explosion, and the interstellar material it sweeps up and shocks along the way.There are two...
in the constellations of Taurus
Taurus (constellation)
Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is a Latin word meaning 'bull', and its astrological symbol is a stylized bull's head:...
and Auriga
Auriga (constellation)
Auriga is a constellation in the northern sky. Its name is Latin for 'charioteer' and its stars form a shape that has been associated with the pointed helmet of a charioteer. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains among the 88 modern...
.
The nebulous area is fairly large, with an apparent size covering around 3 degrees, and is approximately 3000(±350) light years away, and covers an area of around 41.9 parsec
Parsec
The parsec is a unit of length used in astronomy. It is about 3.26 light-years, or just under 31 trillion kilometres ....
s (137 ly(±25)), and is approximately 40 000 years old .