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Nuremberg, 1561: A historical account describes an unexplained celestial phenomenon

A 16th-century engraver recounts the observation of metallic spheres and cylinders in Nuremberg's sky.

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The fact

On April 14, 1561, residents allegedly saw colored objects and geometric shapes at dawn.

This account, one of the oldest, fuels debates about unidentified aerial phenomena.

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Why it matters

Ce récit historique, documenté par un graveur contemporain, offre l'un des premiers témoignages détaillés d'un phénomène aérien inexpliqué, contribuant aux recherches sur les observations anciennes d'objets non identifiés.

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