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== Historical Maps ==
== Historical Maps ==
As one of the oldest Chinese constellations, Xuanyuan is depicted on many historical star charts from China.
As one of the oldest Chinese constellations, Xuanyuan is depicted on many historical star charts from China.

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=== Preserved Images ===
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File:SuzhouStarChart xuanyuan desat i.jpg|constellation Xuanyuan on the Suzhou Star Chart (retrieved from https://www.chinesehsc.org/zoomify/suzhou_planisphere.html)
File:KoreanStarChart Jena xuanyuan desat.jpg|Xuanyuan on the Korean Star Chart (CC BY SA 4.0 ThULB 2014)
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Revision as of 10:42, 19 April 2024

Xuanyuan, The Yellow Emperor, is a Chinese constellation in the area of Leo and Lynx.

Etymology & History of the term

The Yellow Emperor is a legendary figure in China. It is unknown whether or not the "persona" goes back to a real ruler of the country or is completely invented.

In the 20th century, this figure was made a symbol for the creator of the state of China and bringer of civilization.

Historical Maps

As one of the oldest Chinese constellations, Xuanyuan is depicted on many historical star charts from China.

Identification of stars

Rufus and Tien (1945) SUN Shuwei Boshun Yang ...

Preserved Images