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ERIC Number: EJ341828
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Ancient Astronomers Along the Nile.
Reed, George
Science Teacher, v53 n6 p59-62 Sep 1986
Discussed contributions to the field of astronomy made by ancient Egyptians. Provides examples of how some of the observations made were applied to science. The use of geometry is illustrated by several calculations of celestial alignment. (TW)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Astronomy, Distance, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Horology, Mathematics Education, Mythology, Science Education, Science History, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science, Space, Time
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - General
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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