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The world’s oldest known star map was hidden beneath reused book pages for centuries before scientists finally recovered it | Collector
The world’s oldest known star map was hidden beneath reused book pages for centuries before scientists finally recovered it
Economic Times

The world’s oldest known star map was hidden beneath reused book pages for centuries before scientists finally recovered it

Scientists have uncovered ancient astronomical texts hidden beneath medieval writings. Using advanced X-ray technology, researchers found fragments possibly from Hipparchus, an ancient astronomer. This discovery reveals early attempts to systematically catalog the night sky. The findings offer a rare glimpse into historical scientific efforts, preserved by chance through parchment reuse.

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