It is clearly documented in Chinese literature.
On July 22, 1054, Yang Weide, the Tianjian of the Northern Song Dynasty, reported to the emperor that he had spotted an unusually bright new star in the daytime sky. This new star that suddenly came to Tianguan was named "Tianguan Guest Star".
Song Hui Yao is recorded as follows: "The guest star appeared, and its star was slightly brilliant and yellow. At the beginning, in May of the first year of the solstice, the morning rises in the east, guards the heavens, and sees the day as if it is too white, and the mangjiao is out in all directions, the color is red and white, and it is seen on the twenty-third day. ”
Many Chinese historical documents, such as "History of the Song Dynasty" and "Zizhi Tongjian Long Edition", all mention this dazzling new star. Yang Weide's discovery confirmed that the Tianguan guest star could be seen for 23 days during the day, and it gradually disappeared at night for up to 10 months a year.
Modern astronomy has shown that the planet was actually a supernova explosion. The remnants it left behind are the famous Crab Nebula.
There is no documentation in European literature.
However, during the same historical period, there is no record of this guest star in almost all European historical documents.
This situation seems to contradict the fact that Europe was not without astronomical traditions at that time. Not only did the ancient Rome establish the more advanced Julian calendar, but the church also required believers to learn astronomy in order to calculate the date of Easter.
If it were just an ordinary astronomical event, the omission would be understandable. But how could European astronomers turn a blind eye to such a long-visible supernova?This is clearly contrary to common sense.
The historical truth is puzzling.
Some historians have tried to explain this phenomenon. Perhaps the observatories in Europe at the time were too rudimentary to observe the faint nova. But this argument is hardly convincing.
According to Western historical records, astronomy in ancient Greece and Rome was extremely developed. For example, ancient Rome was able to develop a relatively accurate Julian calendar. But its first observatory would not be established until 1576 by the Danish Tycho, which seems to have a logical problem.
Not only that, since the Zhou Dynasty, all the major celestial phenomena in Chinese history have been recorded as long as they can be seen. Western history, on the other hand, often boasts the glory of astronomy while omitting major astronomical events.
This manifestly defying common sense raises doubts about the veracity of Western history. Was it because the astronomical conditions in Europe were too poor at that time, or was there something else going on?The truth is hard to verify.
In any case, the contradictions that have emerged in this historical event are still unconvincing. Maybe we'll never know the truth behind it. However, it should also remind us that no history should be blindly trusted, and that all accounts need to be objectively examined.
Netizens are hotly discussed. This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet.
Some netizens believe that this can only show that the astronomical conditions in Europe at that time were indeed relatively poor, and there may not even be a decent observatory, otherwise how could it be that the supernova that has been visible for a year during the day has not been seen.
Some netizens believe that this just proves that ancient European astronomy is not as developed as they boast. Claiming the splendor of astronomy and formulating an advanced calendar, but turning a blind eye to such a major celestial phenomenon, suggests that European civilization at that time may still be relatively backward.
Some netizens believe that this may be the result of later generations revising history. As Yang Xianjiang said, there is evidence that human history may be revised. Perhaps it was originally recorded in European literature, but it was later deleted by some power.
Summary. The various doubts and contradictions that have emerged in the "Tianguan Kexing" incident have made people doubt the authenticity of the ancient historical facts of the West. Both Chinese and Arab civilizations clearly recorded this rare celestial phenomenon, while Europe at the time seemed to be unaware of it.
Is it due to the limitations of observation conditions, or is the historical fact tampered with?We can't say for sure. But this incident reminds us that blindly believing in any history is dangerous, and that any history needs to be supported by objective evidence before it can be called true.
What do you think of the various doubts that have emerged from this historical event?Feel free to discuss with me in the comment area.