Ancient Stone with Star Map Reveals Mysterious Supernova

January 6, 2024

In Italy, an ancient stone with a star map from the 4th century BCE has been discovered. Astronomers have studied the find and recognized that the engraved signs on the stone are not random, but form well-known constellations - Scorpius, Orion, Pleiades, and Cassiopeia. One star has intrigued scientists, as it does not correspond to any celestial body known today. It could be the depiction of a supernova that briefly appeared in the night sky and then disappeared. If this is indeed the case, researchers speculate that tracking this location in the night sky could help detect the black hole left behind after the supernova explosion.