Ancient Astronomy

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What is Ancient Astronomy?

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The study of celestial bodies and their movements by ancient civilizations, including methods of observation and recording.

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What is the Geocentric Solar System?

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A model of the solar system where Earth is at the center, and all other celestial bodies orbit around it.

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What is the Heliocentric Solar System?

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A model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center, and the Earth and other planets orbit around it.

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What did ancient civilizations use to keep track of time?

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They used the positions of the sun, moon, and stars to create calendars and tell time.

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Who were the Arabian scholars?

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Scholars in the Islamic Golden Age who preserved and expanded upon Greek astronomical knowledge.

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What is the significance of written observations in astronomy?

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Written observations allowed ancient astronomers to record data, track celestial events, and share knowledge.

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What role did the stars play in agriculture for ancient civilizations?

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Stars were used to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops.

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What is the importance of the Moon in ancient astronomy?

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The Moon's phases were used to track time and seasons, influencing agricultural practices.

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What is a spectrometer?

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An instrument used to measure properties of light, which was not used by ancient civilizations.

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What did ancient astronomers track in the night sky?

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They tracked the movements of stars, planets, and the Moon to understand celestial cycles.