Spacefiles: Discovery
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesAncient civilizations such as the Babylonians, the Chinese and the Greeks studied the stars without the benefit of telescopes and yet identified patterns of stars that are still used today. These early scientists collected the first data in the science of astronomy. This program provides students with a summary of the history of astronomy and highlights many important astronomers.
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Runtime: 11 minutes 24 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Astronomy, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: TMW Media Group
- Series: Spacefiles
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