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  2. Star of Bethlehem - Wikipedia

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    The Star of Bethlehem is shown as a comet above the child. Giotto witnessed an appearance of Halley's Comet in 1301. The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, [1] appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew chapter 2 where "wise men from the East" are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem.

  3. Craig Chester (astronomer) - Wikipedia

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    Jupiter, a possible candidate for being the Star of Bethlehem. [2] Chester was president of MIRA in 1993 as they continued to improve facilities and do research while providing a community service class, a summer high school science teacher program, and a public lecture series. [15] Chester gave his address on the Star of Bethlehem. [16] "

  4. Jupiter at opposition rises as 'Christmas Star' this weekend

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    Astronomers believe the Star of Bethlehem or "Christmas Star" could have been a real event explained by something as simple as Jupiter in opposition, which happens this year on Dec. 7.

  5. Planetary transits and occultations - Wikipedia

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    The next time a mutual planetary transit or occultation will happen (as seen from Earth) will be on 22 November 2065 at about 12:43 UTC, when Venus near superior conjunction (with an angular diameter of 10.6") will transit in front of Jupiter (with an angular diameter of 30.9"); however, this will take place only 8° west of the Sun, and will therefore not be visible to the unaided/unprotected ...

  6. Astrophysicist: records suggest Star of Bethlehem wasn't a star

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  7. Astronomical transit - Wikipedia

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    A simulation of Io transiting Jupiter as seen from the Earth in February 2009. Io's shadow is seen on the surface of Jupiter, leading Io slightly due to the Sun and Earth not being in the same line. One type of transit involves the motion of a planet between a terrestrial observer and the Sun.

  8. The Star of Bethlehem (2007 film) - Wikipedia

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    The Star of Bethlehem is a 2007 documentary by Frederick A. "Rick" Larson to show what he found when he searched for clues about the Star of Bethlehem.Larson used the Starry Night astronomy computer program along with an article written by astronomer Craig Chester; [1] [2] [3] based in part on the work of Ernest Martin. [4]

  9. Syzygy (astronomy) - Wikipedia

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    The word is often used in reference to the Sun, Earth, and either the Moon or a planet, where the latter is in conjunction or opposition. Solar and lunar eclipses occur at times of syzygy, as do transits and occultations. The term is often applied when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction or in opposition . [4]