Posted on 12/12/2020 1:33:20 PM PST by Texas Fossil
The Greek word Astera could apply to a Star or a constellation of stars. Astera Planetae referred to wandering stars.
A discussion.
https://openspacescience.blog/2020/12/10/is-this-the-star-that-the-magi-saw/
For the interested there are a series of pictures that show a series of conjunctions that happened in 7-6 BC (Before Christ). The Magi, the astronomers of the time, took note of conjunctions that happened in and around the constellation Pisces. Pisces—a constellation of 2 fish—was associates with the Jews. Cut to the chase version is that the Magi saw a number of conjunctions occurring in Pisces in a way that suggested the birth of a King to the Jews and they came looking for him. A series of illustrations showing the conjunctions.
http://www.astronomynotes.com/history/bethlehem-star/
Unfortunately, we here in Huntingdon, PA have the fewest clear days and nights on the planet. I hope I can see it, but I’m not confident. It’s a great place to live for many reasons, but the weather is pretty gloomy.
Thank you. I’m sure it will be broadcast from somewhere.
I never claimed any connection to that.
Yes. The response is/was “off with his head”.
My pleasure. I took it the same way:
Great reactions in America as Pennsylvania State senator Doug Mastriano is on path to reclaim electoral votes
We are not calling the shots. Some think they are but that is a joke.
“..Doug Mastriano...”
He’s one of best. Daryl Metcalf, too. They should be the rule, rather than the exception, but it is what it is.
In a graceless age, full of shabby personalities, a couple brave souls may be all it takes...
Thanks
And Merry Christmas to you and your family, Tex.
Put on calendar
Meant a planet.
Thank you sir. And to you and yours.
But the article does!
Thanks for the date
I chose this article over a number of similar sources, that I disliked for their false projection. This was the best of what I read.
The same Greek word would apply to planets. It literally means heavenly bodies.
1226 must have been a very unusual year. Is it the only time that Christmas fell in March?
They can CANCEL XMAS but
Gods’ Miracles
March On!
On who’s calendar?
It did not say it happened on Christmas in 1226:
Celestial event not seen since 1226 happening this month on the Winter Solstice
It was speaking of alignment of Jupiter and Saturn which explains the term “Christmas Star.
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