US EditionThe Bible’s Star of Bethlehem May Have Been a Comet, Analysis of Ancient Records Suggests
NASA scientist Mark Matney identifies a comet from 5 BCE with a geosynchronous-like orbit that could explain the Star of Bethlehem’s described motion in the Gospel of Matthew.
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The Christmas star, also known as the Star of Bethlehem, occupies a central place in the traditional representations of birth, as do the Magi who, according to the account, followed its sign. It is usually shown as an intense light or as a comet suspended over the place where Jesus was born. This reference comes from [...]
Javier Zapata Romano, academic of Itesus, made a review of historical data, the Bible and supernovas to understand the phenomenon The entry IBERO's Clavius Astronomical Center explores the Astronomical Mystery behind the Star of Bethlehem was first published in CAMPUS MILENIO.
The mystery of the Star of Bethlehem: What really shone that night?
For centuries, the Star of Bethlehem has captivated the imagination of believers and scientists alike. What celestial phenomenon could have shone that night? Astronomy offers surprising answers.The same star that amazed ancient astronomers continues to shine in our hearts every Christmas. Now, science reveals which celestial phenomenon may have guided that legendary journey. A millennia-old mystery, finally explained.The Star of Bethlehem is one…
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