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Indian Supernovae

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Which Indian astronomer first observed and recorded a supernova in 1054 CE?

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Varāhamihira
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Varāhamihira, a renowned Indian astronomer and astrologer, observed and documented the supernova of 1054 CE in his treatise, the Brihat Samhita.

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