Triangles in the Sky: Trigonometry and Early Theories of Planetary Motion

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Title:

Triangles in the Sky: Trigonometry and Early Theories of Planetary Motion

Url:

https://old.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence/triangles-in-the-sky...

Creator:

Caravella, Sandra M.

Publisher:

Mathematical Association of America

Description: Humans have long been interested in looking up into the sky and trying to figure out the nature of the planets, the sun, and the moon. Many ancient civilizations were able to systematically observe the sky and eventually they worked out mathematical schemes to describe what they found there. In this compelling article by Sandra M. Caravella, she takes a close look into how they were able to make these calculations. The article is divided into eleven short sections that include "Calculating Planetary Positions" and "The Basic Ancient Model". The piece is meant to be used in the classroom, and it's easy to see how it could be incorporated into the high school or college learning experience. The article also contains a bibliography and suggestions for further reading.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Meteors -- Orbits
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Mathematics -- Geometry -- Trigonometry -- General works, treatises, and textbooks

GEM Subject:

Science -- Astronomy
Mathematics -- Trigonometry

Key Concept:

Astronomy
Mathematics -- Trigonometry

Resource Type:

Reference 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:

The Mathematical Association of America

Access Rights:

Free access

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