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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