Basic Astronomical Estimates
Date
2011Subject
astronomical Earth Moon Sun stars antiquity masses distance size estimates
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We present astronomical estimates about the Earth, Moon, Sun and the nearest fixed stars, in particular of sizes, distances and masses. Our focus is on the question to which extent those were already known in antiquity.
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Ward, D., Sturgess, E., Whiteman, J., and Jenkins, L. (2011) 'Basic Astronomical Estimates', The Plymouth Student Scientist, 4(2), p. 222-231.
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University of Plymouth
Journal
The Plymouth Student Scientist
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