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Medieval Astronomy from Melk Abbey

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2024 is “Medieval Astronomy from Melk Abbey,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Paul Beck ( Univ. Vienna ), Georg Zotti ( Vienna Inst. Arch. Science ) Copyright: Library of Melk Abbey, Frag. 229). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

Medieval Astronomy from Melk Abbey
Credit: Image Credit: Paul Beck ( Univ. Vienna ), Georg Zotti ( Vienna Inst. Arch. Science ) Copyright: Library of Melk Abbey, Frag. 229 Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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 Brahe , Johannes Kepler , and Galileo .”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 30, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image 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 137 words

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Source

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