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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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Astronomy
- Fundamentals
= Eclipses
= Magnitude System
- Historical Astronomy
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- High School
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Metadata instance created June 6, 2004 by David Stern
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January 31, 2011 by Lyle Barbato
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D. Stern, (2004), WWW Document, (http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm).
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D. Stern, The Moon's Distance--1 (2004), <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm>.
APA Format
Stern, D. (2004, September 18). The Moon's Distance--1. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm
Chicago Format
Stern, David. The Moon's Distance--1. September 18, 2004. http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm (accessed 5 November 2024).
MLA Format
Stern, David. The Moon's Distance--1. 2004. 18 Sep. 2004. 5 Nov. 2024 <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm>.
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@misc{ Author = "David Stern", Title = {The Moon's Distance--1}, Volume = {2024}, Number = {5 November 2024}, Month = {September 18, 2004}, Year = {2004} }
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