WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN/KGUN) — Researchers have discovered a long-lost historical Christian relic. They believe it's one of the oldest map of the stars.
According to the Museum of the Bible, archivists found it hidden underneath a Christian manuscript.
Museum officials have reason to believe the map belonged to the ancient astronomer Hipparchus. Many consider him the "father of trigonometry."
Researchers say they used multi-spectral imaging to the find the relic on a piece of re-used parchment.
Anyone interested may find more information about the map's discovery in 'The Journal for the History of Astronomy.'
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