Episodes From the Early History of Astronomy by Asger Aaboe.

Before streets were brightly illuminated at night, astronomy was accessible to everyone and was a matter of great importance: for divination; for setting appropriate dates for planting, harvest, and festivals; for regulating lives. Phenomena in the heavens are still of great importance to many, and...

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Main Author: Aaboe, Asger (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2001.
Edition:1st ed. 2001.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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