Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which Supernova was observed in the Tarantula Nebula in the 1980's?

  1. 1988 C

  2. 1986 A

  3. 1985 B

  4. 1987 A
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D Correct answer
Explanation

SN 1987A was a spectacular supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud's Tarantula Nebula, visible to the naked eye in February 1987. It was the closest supernova observed in centuries and provided valuable data about stellar death.

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