HistoryExtra podcast Astronomy history: everything you wanted to know
Nov 26, 2023
Explore the captivating history of astronomy, including its connection to astrology and the use of the nomon device. Discover the contributions of ancient Greeks to astronomy and the role of astronomy in navigation and mapping territories. Dive into the fascinating history of the expanding universe and the Big Bang theory.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Connection between Astronomy and Astrology
03:25 • 6min
The Significance of the Nomon in Ancient Astronomy
09:44 • 3min
Greek Contributions to Astronomy
12:53 • 23min
Sailors Navigating the Open Ocean and the Use of Astronomy in Mapping Empires
35:27 • 3min
The Discovery of the Expanding Universe and the Big Bang
38:08 • 5min