Ancient Astronomical Instruments.docx - Ancient Astronomical Instruments & Intro to Medieval Islamic Astronomy 1. When was the Antikythera Mechanism

Ancient Astronomical Instruments & Intro to MedievalIslamic Astronomy1.When was the Antikythera Mechanism found? How was it found?How old is it?

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2.What does the Antikythera mechanism do?

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3.What is the significance of the gears with the following numbers ofteeth: 235, 127, 19, 223

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4.Define: Metonic cycle; Saros cycle

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5.How is an astrolabe used to measure the altitude of a star?

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