Supernova 3C58 (IMAGE) Weizmann Institute of Science Caption Supernova 3C58, first observed in the year 1181 AD by Chinese and Japanese astronomers, was imaged by the Chandra telescope in X-ray emissions. Credit Weizmann Institute of Science, NASA/CXC/SAO Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.