Article ID: CBB353970421

Controversy and Interpretation of the Supernova of AD 1408 (2015)

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In recent years,the likelihood of a supernova occurring in AD 1408 has aroused a controversy in Chinese astronomy. The initial suggestion was made by Li Qi-bin,who discussed several Chinese records of temporary stars seen during the year and suggested that these records related to the same object,a supernova appearing in Cygnus. Stephenson considered that these records might be possible as meteor. Until now,the two sides still differ with each other over the question of these records. This article examines the controversy and interpretation of the supernva of AD 1408. Based on some fresh historical materials,the article partially supports F. Richard Stephenson’s viewpoint and puts forward some ideas of identifying historical novae or supernovae.

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Authors & Contributors
Granada, Miguel A.
Boner, Patrick J.
Or Graur
Martocchia, Andrea
Polcaro, Francesco
Zsoldos, Endre
Concepts
Supernovae; novae; new stars
Astronomy
Cosmology
Stars; stellar astronomy
Comets; meteors; meteorites
Science and religion
Time Periods
17th century
16th century
Early modern
Renaissance
Medieval
20th century
Places
Germany
China
Portugal
Japan
Italy
Hungary
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