1987 in Science - Astronomy

Astronomy

  • February 23 – Supernova 1987a is observed, the first "naked-eye" supernova since 1604.
  • Asteroid 7816 Hanoi is discovered by Masahiro Koishikawa.
  • 10500 Nishi-koen is discovered.

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