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S Andromedae Observed

Germany · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1885

Ernst Hartwig20 August 1885

Tartu · Science / Astronomy

Observes the brilliant transient S Andromedae in M31, later recognized as a supernova and the first supernova recorded in the Andromeda Galaxy.

Names involved

Ernst Hartwig

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