Universe Today·2 min read·medium
To Ancient Astronomers, Theta Eridani Was Brighter For A Thousand Years. Now We Know Why - Universe Today
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Evan Gough
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Astronomers have identified the reason behind the historical brightness of the star Theta Eridani, which was recorded as a major star by ancient observers. The findings shed light on the star's past behavior and evolution.
There's a bit of a historical mystery surrounding the star Theta Eridani. Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD and al-Sufi in 964 AD both recorded Theta Eridani as one of the thirteen brightest stars in the…
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