The Dunhuang map or Dunhuang Star map is one of the first known graphical representations of stars from ancient Chinese astronomy; dated to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Before this map; much of the star information mentioned in historical Chinese texts had been questioned.

The map provides a graphical verification of the star observations; and are part of a series of pictures on one of the Dunhuang manuscripts. The Dunhuang Star map is to date the world's oldest complete preserved star atlas. Pictures From History

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