Published on: 2025-06-12 08:25:26
In October 1408, in Ming Dynasty China, court astronomers recorded a strange celestial event: a bright yellow object, unmoving in the sky, shining steadily for over ten nights. It was described as “as large as a cup” and “pure yellow color, smooth and bright”—a sight so notable that it prompted formal documentation by imperial officials. For centuries, this 1408 “guest star” has been a historical curiosity with no clear-cut identity. But thanks to a new discovery, astronomers think they’ve final
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