Published December 1977
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Journal article
An astronomical re-appraisal of the star of Bethlehem
Description
Evidence is presented that New Stars recorded in the Far Eastern annals may be independent sightings of the Star of Bethlehem. A bright nova which appeared in the spring of 5 BC appears to be the most likely explanation of the event. The Jupiter-Saturn planetary conjunction hypothesis of Kepler, perpetuated by several subsequent investigators, receives its quietus. (author)
Additional details
Additional titles
- Subtitle (English)
- A nova in 5 BC
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Q. J. R. Astron. Soc.
- Journal Volume
- 18
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Series
- Q. J. R. Astron. Soc.
- Journal Page Range
- 443-449
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 9384948
- Subject category
- S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- ASTRONOMY; COORDINATES; NOVAE
- Descriptors DEC
- STARS