career that uses trigonometry is oceanography. I chose an oceanographer because I love aquatic life‚ and I didn’t wasn’t exactly sure how trigonometry was associated with oceanography. Astronomy is another common activity that uses trigonometry. I chose astronomy because I am very interested in space‚ and how astronomy is also interconnected with trigonometry. Oceanographers use trigonometry every day at work. They use trigonometry for calculating the intensity and height the ocean tides (Blakeman
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Delaware state senator Wilson Cannon. Annie became interested in astronomy as a child‚ as her mother‚ Mary Jump‚ taught her about the constellations. During her childhood‚ she developed a cold‚ which eventually made her go deaf‚ although it took years to go completely deaf. She attended Wellesley College to study physics and astronomy; she graduated in 1884. Ten years after graduating‚ she returned to Wellesley to pursue advanced astronomy studies. Following that‚ she wanted to study under Edward
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The concept of a spherical Earth dates back to ancient Greek philosophy from around the 6th century BC‚ but remained a matter of philosophical speculation until the 3rd century BC when Hellenistic astronomy established the spherical shape of the earth as a physical given. The Hellenistic paradigm was gradually adopted throughout the Old World during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. A practical demonstration of Earth’s sphericity was achieved by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano’s expedition’s
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been taught many things such as astronomy‚ and because of that we owe them (Greeks) immensely. Greek Astronomy‚ are those who wrote in Greek language‚ known as classical antiquity. Greek astronomy is complied of ancient Greek‚ Hellenistic‚ Greco-roman and late antiquity eras. The Hellenistic period is known as the phase of Greek astronomy‚ where as Pre-Hellenistic is known as classical Greek Astronomy. In Western culture‚ a major phase was the development of astronomy by both the Greek and Hellenistic
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of the Indus Valley reveal knowledge of applied sciences. Scientific techniques were used in irrigation‚ Metallurgy‚ making of fired bricks and pottery‚ and simple reckoning and measurement of areas and volumes. Aryan achievements in the field of astronomy‚ mathematics and medicine are well known. Chinese records indicate knowledge of a dozen books of Indian origin. Brahmagupta’s Sidhanta as well as Charaka’s and Susrata’s Samhitas were translated into Arabic in the 9th or 10th centuries A.D.In ancient
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I chose to major in Earth Sciences because of my passion for meteorology‚ astronomy‚ and geology. From a young age I realized I was interested in the weather and wanted to learn as much as I could about it. My interest in astronomy and geology did not begin until my 11th and 12th grade years of high school. It was when I took classes over them that I realized I am interested in them too. Although my interest in astronomy and geology only started recently I am no less dedicated to learning about them
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agriculture‚ writing‚ and engineering and astronomy. Astronomy was one of the greatest achievements of the Mayan Empire. The Mayan Empire knew how many days were in a year and showed that they knew fall spring equinox. They demonstrated their knowledge of astronomy on their Pyramid of Kukulkan which they built their city around. The Mayan had 365 steps leading up the pyramid of Kukulkan one for each day of the year. They also demonstrated their knowledge of astronomy through the autumn and spring equinox
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personal life how he grew up‚ whether he married and had children. Also‚ an investigation will be taken to look into his background specifically how he got started in the field of astronomy. Finally‚ there will be a look into what contributions he has made to the field of astronomy. Edwin Hubble would forever change the way astronomy was understood. He would also be a pioneer in several areas of his field. He would do this by discovering things that his predecessors had not. He would also be an innovator
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technology. Although Egypt and China are located in very different parts of the world‚ they both developed similarly. With China and Egypt both being river valley civilizations‚ it allowed them to advance in technology such as agriculture‚ metallurgy and astronomy because it allowed them to gain food surplus leading to population growth and allowing many different people to learn and create different things. Ancient China and Ancient Egypt had very similar ways of agriculture. Like ancient China‚ the Egyptians
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the first lady to discover a comet. The reason why I chose this topic is because apart from being a women astronomer she also showed her prominence in mathematics. She hailed from a musician background but her fortune brought her to the field of astronomy and today we stand witnessing vital discoveries such as of comets‚ which is a very significant topic of research in this modern era. She has been recognized and honored worldwide for her work. Caroline‚ nicknamed Lina‚ was born in Hanover‚ Germany
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