"Unraveling the Mystery Star in Italy's Ancient Celestial Map"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
Archaeologists have discovered two stone disks at an ancient fort in Italy, which may represent one of the oldest sky maps ever found, dating between 1800 and 400 BCE. The markings on the stones correspond to the positions of 28 bright stars, including constellations like Orion, Scorpius, and the Pleiades. However, one unexplained mark could potentially indicate a historical nova or supernova. Further analysis is required to confirm whether the stones accurately depict the sky and to identify the mysterious mark.