Astronomy
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August 21, 2020After completing the readings provide a 300 word response with answers to the following questions:
Why was astronomy important to people in ancient times? How did ancient civilizations use astronomy?
Which do you think was more important in the development of ancient astronomy: its practical or its philosophical roles? Support your perspective with specific examples from the lesson.
Readings
https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy
OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.2: Ancient Astronomy
OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.3: Astrology and Astronomy
OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.4: The Birth of Modern Astronomy
