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Learning Astronomy through Meade Telescopes

Man had a great passion for observing celestial bodies from time immemorial. There were numerous means by which they were observing the planetary movement. Until the invention of telescope by Galileo, great astronomers like Aryabhata, Bhaskara and Copernicus used naked eye and mathematical calculations to record planetary positions. In addition keeping the reference to the pole star and the positions of the stars relative to which calculations were made and the eclipses forecasted. In the Egypt the pole star was kept as the reference and the mathematical calculations made relative to that were used during the construction of the pyramids. Continue reading

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The Universe Seasons 1-5 Blu-ray

Description: The Universe: The Complete Season 1 Blu-ray Set As the Earth grapples with the effects of global warming, science has increasingly looked to outer space for answers to the glaring threats facing our world. Are there other planets in … Continue reading

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The Universe Seasons 1-5 DVD

Description: The Universe: The Complete Season 1 DVD Set From our humble planet to the most awesome celestial bodies, immerse yourself in this spectacular exploration of Space.Relive the moments of history’s greatest astronomical discoveries.The wonders of Space come alive through … Continue reading

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