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PETROGLYPH: SUPERNOVA. Dr. John Brandt of NASA examines an ancient Native American petroglyph which he believes commemorates the sighting of the supernova (exploding star) which created the Crab Nebula in 1054 A. D. The petroglyph is near the ruins of the village of the Great Kivas, near Zuni, New Mexico. Photograph, 1975
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PETROGLYPH: SUPERNOVA. Dr. John Brandt of NASA examines an ancient Native American petroglyph which he believes commemorates the sighting of the supernova (exploding star) which created the Crab Nebula in 1054 A. D. The petroglyph is near the ruins of the village of the Great Kivas, near Zuni, New Mexico. Photograph, 1975
PETROGLYPH: SUPERNOVA.
Dr. John Brandt of NASA examines an ancient Native American petroglyph which he believes commemorates the sighting of the supernova (exploding star) which created the Crab Nebula in 1054 A.D. The petroglyph is near the ruins of the village of the Great Kivas, near Zuni, New Mexico. Photograph, 1975
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In this photograph, Dr. John Brandt of NASA is seen carefully examining an ancient Native American petroglyph. The petroglyph, located near the ruins of the village of the Great Kivas in Zuni, New Mexico, is believed to commemorate a significant astronomical event - the sighting of a supernova that occurred in 1054 A. D. , resulting in the creation of the mesmerizing Crab Nebula. As an esteemed astronomer and physicist, Dr. Brandt brings his expertise to unraveling the secrets hidden within this remarkable symbol carved into rock centuries ago by indigenous people. His dedication to understanding our universe leads him to explore even these ancient artifacts for clues about celestial phenomena. The image captures both the man-made and natural elements beautifully intertwined; it showcases how human curiosity has always been deeply connected with observing and interpreting cosmic events. It serves as a testament to humanity's timeless fascination with space and its mysteries. This photograph was taken in 1975 and belongs to Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection. It reminds us that scientific exploration knows no bounds or limitations, transcending time itself as we continue our quest for knowledge about our place in the vast cosmos.
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