All articles tagged with #star map
A Bay Area arts-and-culture roundup spans science and whimsy: SLAC researchers use x-ray imaging to reconstruct an ancient Greek star map from parchment, a new SF cat café invites relaxed adoptions, and San Jose’s Batman conducts street outreach. The piece also highlights suburban quiet and creativity through local book clubs, stroke-survivor advocacy, a long-running Fremont hula program, and ongoing pollinator awareness.
Researchers have discovered a 3,000-year-old stone disk near an ancient hill fort in northeastern Italy, which they believe may be an ancient celestial map marking the brightest stars in the night sky. However, astronomer Ed Krupp disagrees, stating that the relationship between the carved markings on the stone and the brightest stars may be accidental. The study's authors argue that the markings accurately correspond to the positions of bright stars, but one mark corresponds to no known star, leading to speculation that it may represent a supernova.
In Italy, researchers have discovered a 2,400-year-old stone map depicting constellations, likely used for monitoring seasonal changes for agriculture. The map, etched onto a stone the size of a car tire, features 29 engravings representing stars and constellations such as Orion and Pleiades. One mysterious engraving may indicate a star that was visible at the time, possibly due to a supernova.