Use this Study of The Universe video entitled Ancient Astronomy for kids to study the historic discoveries made about the universe by ancient astronomers.
Ancient Astronomy video. Learning Objectives for this video:
Ancient Astronomy. Learn about Ancient Astronomy. Survey the methods and instruments used by modern astronomers, and learn how to identify constellations in the sky.
Discover the major contributors to the development of the science of astronomy before Galileo.
Survey the beliefs of ancient peoples about the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and comets.
Learn how stars came to be grouped into constellations.
Explore what causes eclipses and the phases of the Moon.
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