Re: VMs: Astronomical Section Update

[Jim Gillogly <jim@xxxxxxx>]

Robert Teague wrote:
> f67v1 shows Tycho's Star, a supernova appearing in November 1572.
> The dark stars in the southwest section can be identified as the brightest
> stars in Casseopiea. Note that the face is carefully drawn, unlike most
> of the human faces in the rest of the Voynich. The moustache and 
> beard appear to match those in the pictures of Brahe.

I can't comment sensibly on the astronomy, but I must say I don't
see the resemblance with Tycho.  I don't see a moustache at all,
and Tycho's were quite prominent and distinctive.  The nose in the
picture, though small, seems intended to be normal.
--
	Jim Gillogly
	Sterday, 28 Afteryule S.R. 2003, 04:00
	12.19.9.16.13, 4 Ben 6 Muan, Ninth Lord of Night

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