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According to ancient Greek astronomers, what is the shape of the earth?
According to ancient Greek astronomers, what is the shape of the earth?
Who among the Greek philosophers stated that the moon is sphere-shaped?
Who among the Greek philosophers stated that the moon is sphere-shaped?
What did the Greeks use basic geometry and trigonometry for in ancient astronomy?
What did the Greeks use basic geometry and trigonometry for in ancient astronomy?
What did Anaxagoras believe about the sun?
What did Anaxagoras believe about the sun?
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What did Anaxagoras believe causes eclipses?
What did Anaxagoras believe causes eclipses?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek Astronomy
- Ancient Greek astronomers believed the Earth to be a sphere.
Greek Philosophers' Contributions
- One of the Greek philosophers, Aristotle, stated that the moon is sphere-shaped.
Applications of Mathematics in Astronomy
- The Greeks used basic geometry and trigonometry to calculate distances and sizes of celestial bodies in ancient astronomy.
Anaxagoras' Beliefs
- Anaxagoras believed that the sun is a huge, flaming stone.
- Anaxagoras believed that eclipses are caused by the intervention of celestial bodies.
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Test your knowledge of ancient astronomy with this quiz! Explore the Greek's use of geometry and trigonometry to measure celestial bodies, their beliefs about the universe's structure, and the contributions of philosopher Anaxagoras.
