Ancient Arabic Verse Pinpoints a 12th-Century Supernova in Cassiopeia
Researchers argue a 12th‑century Cairo poem by Ibn Sanā’ al‑Mulk describes a bright new star in Cassiopeia, dating it to 1181–1182 and linking it to a supernova remnant possibly IRAS 00500+6713, illustrating how ancient Arabic records can illuminate historical stellar explosions.