A new academic study has brought attention to the Star Manual of Master Shi, an ancient Chinese manuscript dated to 355 BCE. Researchers used artificial intelligence techniques to analyze the manuscript, which contains detailed depictions of stars and constellations. The study's results indicate that the Star Manual of Master Shi may be the oldest surviving star chart in the world. This finding is significant because it predates other known star charts, such as those from ancient Greece and Mesopotamia. The research contributes to the ongoing scholarly debate about the origins and development of astronomical mapping. By providing new data and analysis, the study may reshape current understanding of the history of astronomy and the role of early Chinese science in this field. The manuscript's age and content highlight the advanced state of astronomical knowledge in ancient China and its possible influence on later developments in the discipline.