Applied Math and Science Education Repository

You are not logged in.

advanced search

printer-friendly version

Title:

Distance to the Moon

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Shipprc2.htm

Creator:

Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-

Publisher:

David P. Stern

Description: This pair of web pages, authored and curated by David P. Stern, describes early calculations of the Earth-Moon distance by Greek astronomers. Using lunar and solar eclipses, the astronomers Aristarchus and Hipparchus determined the distance to the moon using geometry. The methods and mathematics used are described as well as the accuracy and errors. These pages are linked to other information on the geometry of the sun/earth/moon system. This is part of a large web site "From Stargazers to Starships" that presents physics concepts through connections to space science and an historical perspective. Spanish, French, and Italian translations are available.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Lunar eclipses
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Moon
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Moon -- Distance, parallax
Science -- Astronomy -- History -- Ancient -- Greek
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Distances
Astronomy -- Moon

Date Issued:

2004-09-18

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

Screenshot

Full Image

Source:

comPADRE

Full Record Views:

Resource URL Clicks:

Cumulative Rating:

NOT YET RATED

Report a Problem with this Resource Record

Resource Comments

(no comments available yet for this resource)

forget your password?

Manage your resources
Save, organize, and share resources that you find.

Subscribe to bulletins
Automatically be notified about new resources that match your interests.

It's easy, fast, and FREE!

get your own login

AMSER =
FREE ONLINE
RESOURCES
for the
CLASSROOM

Leave Feedback

http://amser.org/