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SN 1572

Supernova
SN 1572, or B Cassiopeiae, was a supernova of Type Ia in the constellation Cassiopeia, one of eight supernovae visible to the naked eye in historical records. It appeared in early November 1572 and was independently discovered by many individuals.... Wikipedia
Location: constellation Cassiopeia
Date: November 1572
Declination: +64° 09′
Distance: between 8,000 ly (2.5 kpc) and 9,800 ly (3 kpc)
Galactic coordinates: G.120.1+1.4
Remnant: Nebula
Right ascension: 0h 25.3m