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View South From Jerusalem in 2010 AD. Horizon shown as green View South From Jerusalem in 2010 AD. Horizon shown as green. Stars track circles around South Celestial Pole (at bottom of picture). Crux does not rise above horizon.

View South From Jerusalem in 1000 AD. Horizon shown as green View South From Jerusalem in 1000 AD. Horizon shown as green. Stars track circles around South Celestial Pole (at bottom of picture). Crux at horizon.

View South From Jerusalem in 0 AD. Crux above horizon.

View South From Jerusalem in 1000 BC. Crux above horizon.

View South From Jerusalem in 2000 BC. Crux above horizon.