Summary
- In October 1604, a new star appeared in the sky, observed by astronomers of the time.
- German astronomer Johannes Kepler tracked the new star for over a year, eventually designated as supernova SN 1604.
- The phenomenon of SN 1604 shaped European cosmology towards a heliocentric model.
- Today, astronomers study SN 1604’s remnants to understand Type Ia supernovas and their significance.