Viggen Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 The oldest known map of the stars will go on display in Britain this week in an exhibition that will demonstrate the supremacy of early Chinese astronomy. A fresh analysis of the star chart, which was found buried in a desert cave on the ancient Silk Road between China and the West, has dated the manuscript to as early as the 7th century AD. full article at the Independent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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