Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 19, 2009

Dunhuang Star Atlas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 19, 2009 is “Dunhuang Star Atlas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: J.-M. Bonnet-Bidaud ( CEA, Saclay ), F. Praderie (Obs. Paris) S. Whitfield (British Library)). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“This ancient Chinese map of planet Earth’s northern sky is part of the Dunhuang Star Atlas, one of the most impressive documents in the history of astronomy . The oldest complete star atlas known, it dates to the years 649 to 684, discovered at the Silk Road town of Dunhuang in 1907.”

— APOD editors, June 19, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 19, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: J.-M. Bonnet-Bidaud ( CEA, Saclay ), F. Praderie (Obs. Paris) S. Whitfield (British Library)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 19, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-19-dunhuang-star-atlas

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