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Title: The Calendar
Url: http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Scalend.htm
Creator: Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-
Publisher: David P. Stern
Description: These web pages, authored and curated by David P. Stern, provide a short overview of the common (Gregorian) calendar and some less-common ones--Julian, Jewish (leap months), Moslem, Persian (New Year on the spring equinox), Ethiopian and Maya. The period of the Earth's rotation (the day), the year, and the month are all described, then the history of the common calendar is presented. Information about different cultures is provided. This is part of a large web site, "From Stargazers to Starships" that introduces physics concepts through space science and an historical perspective. Translations into Spanish, French and Italian, also linked lesson plans are included.
LC Classification: Auxiliary sciences of history -- Technical Chronology. Calendar -- Technical chronology. Calendar -- Medieval and modern -- Special systems -- Gregorian
Auxiliary sciences of history -- Technical Chronology. Calendar -- Technical chronology. Calendar -- Medieval and modern -- Special systems -- Julian
History (America) -- Latin America. Spanish America -- Central America -- Antiquities. Indians (Ancient and modern) -- Mayas -- Topics, A-Z -- Calender. Chronology. Astronomy
Science -- Astronomy -- Practical and spherical astronomy -- Time -- Instruments for measuring the time
Science -- Astronomy -- Practical and spherical astronomy -- Time -- Sundials and dialing
GEM Subject: Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy
Key Concept: Astronomy
Date Issued: 2004-09-17
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
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Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
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Language: English
French
Italian
Spanish
Rights: Dr. David P. Stern
Access Rights: Free access
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