Antique astronomy items

  • What are some facts about early astronomy?

    The first astronomers created calendars from changes they saw in the Moon.
    Some ancient people around 5,000 years ago set up large stones to mark the movement of the Sun and other stars.
    One of those old observatories is Stonehenge in what we now call England..

  • What tools did the Greeks use in astronomy?

    The astrolabe is a calculation and pedagogical tool of Greek origin (2nd century BC).
    It made it possible to solve astronomic problems without any calculations.
    It identified, for example, the time that the the sun or the stars would rise or set, and the sun's height at its highest point above the horizon, etc..

  • Ancient Near East
    Although the ancient Sumerians were the first to record the names of constellations on clay tablets, the earliest known star catalogues were compiled by the ancient Babylonians of Mesopotamia in the late 2nd millennium BC, during the Kassite Period (c. 1531 BC to c. 1155 BC).
  • Astrolabes are an ancient astronomical instrument.
    They were first used in ancient Greece, were extensively developed in the medieval Islamic world and became the key astronomical instrument of the western middle ages.
  • At 12,000 years old, Gobekli Tepe predated humanity's oldest known civilizations.
    Its megalithic temples were cut from rock millennia before the 4,500-year-old pyramids in Egypt, 5,000-year-old Stonehenge in England, or 7,000-year-old Nabta Playa, the oldest known astronomical site.
  • Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was part of a small group of astronomers who turned telescopes towards the heavens.
    After hearing about the "Danish perspective glass" in 1609, Galileo constructed his own telescope.
    He subsequently demonstrated the telescope in Venice.
  • telescope, device used to form magnified images of distant objects.
    The telescope is undoubtedly the most important investigative tool in astronomy.
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Listed on Jul 22, 2023.,$75.00Print from 1875 edition of Smith's Illustrated Astronomy, in good condition.
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How did ancient people use astronomy?

Ancient people used astronomy mainly as a religious tool
Making day-to-day predictions as to what would occur. It was also used more practically to determine the change of seasons
Map trade routes
And tell the time of day. Are you a student or a teacher?

What is Apollo 50th anniversary collectibles?

Space collectibles celebrates the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo Program. This year the commemoration continues with a series of special sales honoring the historic Moon landing of Apollo 11
And on all milestone dates of Apollo Space and Soviet program. Plus
New vintage photos will continuously be added to the Apollo 50th Anniversary.

Where can I buy used astronomy equipment?

A good compromise
Which will allow you to get the great pricing of used equipment with the comfort that it will perform as is should
Is to buy used equipment from an astronomy retailer. Many retailers have trade in programs that allow people to trade in equipment for something new.

How did ancient people use astronomy?

Ancient people used astronomy mainly as a religious tool, making day-to-day predictions as to what would occur. It was also used more practically to determine the change of seasons, map trade routes, and tell the time of day. Are you a student or a teacher?

What are the best gifts for astronomers?

The watercolor style design of the woods tattoo makes it look not monotonous at all. The aurora element is very suitable for designing with watercolor tattoos, so as to show its charm. This tattoo is one of the best gifts for astronomers. The design of the watercolor whale tattoo can remove the obvious outline and it looks cute.


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