What Did the Ancient Astronomers Get Right?

In a world without artificial lights, the night sky is ablaze with stars, whose patterns tell stories you have heard since childhood. Experience this ancient outlook with noted astrophysicist and historian of astronomy Professor Bradley Schaefer of Louisiana State University. Dr. Schaefer takes you back in time and around the world to see the sky from many perspectives, exploring the close relationship that people thousands of years ago had with the sky.

The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy also covers notable sites and phenomena, such as Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid, the Star of Bethlehem, the origin of constellations, Polynesian sky navigation, ancient calendars, and more. Using only their eyes and simple instruments, ancient astronomers got many things right, and their meticulous records and insights laid the foundation for modern science.

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