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What can be inferred about the Pleiades star cluster?
What can be inferred about the Pleiades star cluster?
- It is a recent discovery in astronomy
- It is not associated with any cultural significance
- It was only observed after the invention of the telescope
- It is visible to the unaided eye (correct)
How did ancient Egyptians use constellations?
How did ancient Egyptians use constellations?
- For predicting volcanic eruptions
- For tracking ocean currents
- For determining when to plant and harvest crops (correct)
- For measuring distances between planets
Who was technically the inventor of the telescope?
Who was technically the inventor of the telescope?
- Mayans
- Ancient Egyptians
- Galileo
- Hans Lippershey (correct)
What was the significance of Venus in Mayan culture?
What was the significance of Venus in Mayan culture?
What did Galileo confirm using his telescope?
What did Galileo confirm using his telescope?
What major astronomical event marks the start of the year for the Incas?
What major astronomical event marks the start of the year for the Incas?
Before the invention of the telescope, why did the Incas mark the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster in the sky?
Before the invention of the telescope, why did the Incas mark the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster in the sky?
What role did Venus play in Mayan culture, based on the information provided?
What role did Venus play in Mayan culture, based on the information provided?
In ancient Egyptian culture, what was the primary significance of constellations?
In ancient Egyptian culture, what was the primary significance of constellations?
What significant information about the moon did Galileo confirm using his telescope?
What significant information about the moon did Galileo confirm using his telescope?
Who applied for the patent for the telescope in 1608, even though Galileo was the first to use it for astronomical observations?
Who applied for the patent for the telescope in 1608, even though Galileo was the first to use it for astronomical observations?
What was the primary purpose of using constellations across ancient civilizations?
What was the primary purpose of using constellations across ancient civilizations?
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