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This pair of web pages describes early calculations of the Earth-Moon distance by Greek astronomers. Using lunar and solar eclipses, the astronomers Aristarchus and Hipparchus determined the distance to the moon using geometry. The methods and mathematics used are described as well as the accuracy and errors. These pages are linked to other information on the geometry of the sun/earth/moon system. This is part of a large web site "From Stargazers to Starships" that presents physics concepts through connections to space science and an historical perspective. Spanish, French, and Italian translations are available.
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=1543">Stern, David. The Moon's Distance--1. September 18, 2004.</a>
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Stern, D. (2004, September 18). The Moon's Distance--1. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm
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Stern, David. The Moon's Distance--1. September 18, 2004. http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm (accessed 26 April 2024).
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Stern, David. The Moon's Distance--1. 2004. 18 Sep. 2004. 26 Apr. 2024 <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm>.
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Author = "David Stern",
Title = {The Moon's Distance--1},
Volume = {2024},
Number = {26 April 2024},
Month = {September 18, 2004},
Year = {2004}
}
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