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Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
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Rev. Robert McKenzie mentions the expected reappearance of the Star of Bethlehem, a bright celestial phenomenon last seen in 1572, believed to have shone at Christ's birth, visible in Cassiopeia about 40 degrees south of Jupiter.
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Expected Appearance of a Notable Celestial Visitor.
The San Francisco Bulletin says:
"One of the clergymen of this city— Rev. Robert McKenzie—referred in a discourse on 'Science and Religion,' to the expected appearance of a noted celestial visitor. This is the star which is sometimes called the Star of Bethlehem, and which, according to astronomical calculations, is now due, and may at any time blaze forth in all its brilliancy and celestial glory. This star was last seen in 1572. It shone out suddenly where no star was visible before, and was so bright that it could be seen at noonday. It gradually faded, assuming various hues as it did so, until it disappeared. This wonderful star is believed to have been seen in the years 1264 and 942. Its apparent period if extended backward indicates an appearance of this star about the time of the birth of Christ; hence its name, Star of Bethlehem. If you wish to know where to watch for it, look some forty degrees to the southward of Jupiter, and you will see a group of stars arranged thus:
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These are in the constellation Cassiopeia, and the letter "O" shows where the great star is expected to appear."
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Expected Now; Last Seen 1572, 1264, 942; Around Birth Of Christ
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Rev. Robert McKenzie discusses the anticipated appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, a brilliant star due per astronomical calculations, last visible in 1572 where it shone at noonday and faded with colors; previously in 1264 and 942, and implied at Christ's birth; to be watched 40 degrees south of Jupiter in Cassiopeia.