APOD mentioned something that shocked me when I read it: "The book labels some patches of the sky with unfamiliar constellations. "
Unfamiliar?? Does this not suggest the author is viewing the stars from another point in space??
The stars can't possibly have moved that much since the 15th century... and with their limited star gazing equipment back then... it's definitely something to think twice about.
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APOD mentioned something that shocked me when I read it: "The book labels some patches of the sky with unfamiliar constellations. " Unfamiliar?? Does this not suggest the author is viewing the stars from another point in space?? The stars can't possibly have moved that much since the 15th century... and with their limited star gazing equipment back then... it's definitely something to think twice about.