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What is the history of astronomy?

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Examples of patternsPhases of the moon, rising and setting of the sun
Solar eclipseMoon blocks the sun's light
Lunar eclipseEarth casts a shadow on the Moon.
Stone HengeLength of football field, located in England, made of stones
Chichen Itzalocated in Mexico, 365 steps total, has shadow of snake on it during the equinox
Astrolabestar map drawn on a metal plate
SextantMeasures the angle between the horizon and a point in the sky
Galileo Galileidiscovered moon has mountains, sun spins, and the earth revolves around the sun
Isaac Newtondeveloped the reflecting telescope
TelescopesWork because they gather light
Keck I and Keck IITwo huge twin telescopes
Radio TelescopesUses a bowl-shaped dish
Hubble and Chandra X-ray ObservatoryExamples of Space telescopes
EquinoxTime of year when day and night are of equal length


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