| 英文摘要: |
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. |
