Ancient Timekeeping and Calendars

Ancient Timekeeping and Calendars

Streaming video - 2017

For ancient people, keeping track of the time of day and year required a detailed understanding of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars. See how different cultures solved this problem. Also learn how to use a handy astronomical measuring device called the astrolabe.

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Subjects
Astronomy.
Education films.
Genres
Education films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2017.
2018.
Language
English
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Playing Time
00:30:58
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).

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