The remarkable science of ancient astronomy
(DVD)
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Contributors:
Teaching Company, publisher.
Series:
Published:
Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, [2017].
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
4 digital videodiscs (ca. 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 268 pages : illustrations)
Rating:
Not rated.
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DVD 520 Rema
Due May 1, 2024
Description
Learn how ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, Chinese, and other cultures saw the sky and how the sun, moon, and stars were their clock, calendar, and compass. Constellations encoded their mythologies and the perfection of the heavens inspired religious and philosophical ideas, ultimately laying the foundation for modern science.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781629973685, 1629973688
Notes
General Note
Course no. 1866 ; topic: Science & mathematics, subtopic: Astronomy.
General Note
24 lectures, 30 minutes per lecture on four discs.
General Note
Accompanying material may vary.
Bibliography
Course guidebook includes professor biography, course scope, lecture notes, list of constellations, timeline, and bibliographical references.
Participants/Performers
Lecturer: Bradley E. Schaefer, Louisiana State University.
Description
Learn how ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, Chinese, and other cultures saw the sky and how the sun, moon, and stars were their clock, calendar, and compass. Constellations encoded their mythologies and the perfection of the heavens inspired religious and philosophical ideas, ultimately laying the foundation for modern science.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, NTSC
Language
Language: English.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Schaefer, B. E. (2017). The remarkable science of ancient astronomy. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Schaefer, B. E. 2017. The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Schaefer, B. E, The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Schaefer, B. E. The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company, 2017.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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