Star of Wonder

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The Gospel account of St. Matthew includes a peculiar episode: Magi or wise men who followed a star to the place of Jesus’ birth. A Notre Dame astrophysicist details the astronomical phenomenon he believes led them to Bethlehem.

The ND Story article “Royal Beauty Bright” shares Grant Matthew’s findings with the help of beautiful visuals. Read more here.

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November 30, 2018

Religion and PhilosophyScience and TechnologyCenter for Astrophysics (CANDU)College of ScienceDigestChristmasGrant MathewsPhysics

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