Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2009

Medieval Astronomy from Melk Abbey

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2009 is “Medieval Astronomy from Melk Abbey,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Paul Beck ( Univ. Vienna ), Georg Zotti ( Vienna Inst. Arch. Science ) Copyright: Library of Melk Abbey, Frag. 229). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Discovered by accident, this manuscript page provides graphical insight to astronomy in medieval times, before the Renaissance and the influence of Nicolaus Copernicus , Tycho de Brahe , Johannes Kepler , and Galileo .”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2009

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At a glance

Date: April 17, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Paul Beck ( Univ. Vienna ), Georg Zotti ( Vienna Inst. Arch. Science ) Copyright: Library of Melk Abbey, Frag. 229
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-17-medieval-astronomy-from-melk-abbey

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