# New study traces van Gogh's famed 'Starry Night' to an actual night sky from 1889

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:00:15+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-sky-van-gogh-starry-night.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/new-study-traces-van-gogh-s-famed-starry-night-to-an-actual-night-sky--105137/

Scientists doubling as art detectives have traced Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night" to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings.

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