Phys.Org July 19, 2026 • 16:00

A century-old stellar mystery may finally have an explanation - Phys.org

By Shreejaya Karantha

A century-old stellar mystery may finally have an explanation - Phys.org

For more than a century, astronomers have puzzled over a strange discrepancy in the historical record. Theta Eridani, a modest star in the constellation Eridanus, is the third-brightest star in its constellation, with a magnitude of 2.9. But ancient astronome…

For more than a century, astronomers have puzzled over a strange discrepancy in the historical record. Theta Eridani, a modest star in the constellation Eridanus, is the third-brightest star in its c… [+5041 chars]

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