Birth of Astronomy
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Astronomy: Observations and Theories
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
- Subjects: Astronomy
- Produced By: Coast Learning Systems
- Year: 2006
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 30m
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A presentation on the foundations of astronomy, The Birth of Astronomy examines the observations, theories, and contributions of Aristotle, Ptolemy, and other ancient scientists and philosophers. Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Sir Isaac Newton's contributions are discussed throughout this lesson.