This inspired me to re-read Hamlet and pick up a copy of Frankenstein for the first time.
What can astronomy tells us about great literature?
Forensic astronomer Don Olson tells Andrew Luck-Baker about two of his investigative cases. He explains how plotting the path of the moon in 1816 solved a controversy about Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.
The Texas State University professor also outlines his theory that a star referred to in Shakespeare’s Hamlet was inspired by a spectacular supernova which blazed in sky one year during the playwright’s childhood.Listen to the BBC Report:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00xm849
