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An algebra-based overview of elementary and pre-telescope astronomy. Topics covered include sundials, seasons, calendars, precession, shape and rotation of Earth, Greek astronomy, the path to heliocentric theory and extensive sections on Kepler's laws. It also has sections on the Moon and how its distance was found. Many historical details, stories, and applications are included. This is part of a wider site "From Stargazers to Starships" which has related lesson plans, glossary, timeline, problems, and Spanish and French translations.
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D. Stern, Astronomy of the Earth's Motion in Space, <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sastron.htm>.
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Stern, D. (n.d.). Astronomy of the Earth's Motion in Space. Retrieved October 3, 2024, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sastron.htm
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Stern, David. Astronomy of the Earth's Motion in Space. http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sastron.htm (accessed 3 October 2024).
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Stern, David. Astronomy of the Earth's Motion in Space. 3 Oct. 2024 <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sastron.htm>.
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