... SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble . ... Back in the year 1006 AD, light reached Earth from a stellar explosion in the constellation of the Wolf ( Lupus ), creating a "guest star" in the sky that appeared brighter than Venus and lasted for over two years. The supernova, now cataloged at SN 1006 , occurred about 7,000 light years away and has left a large remnant that continues to expand and fade today. ... Publications with keywords: SN 1006 - supernova remnant . ... Vela Supernova Remnant . ...