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View SchemaOn the possible discovery of precessional effects in ancient astronomy
| Authors | Giulio Magli |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0407108 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0407108 |
Abstract
The possible discovery of astronomical effects due to precession - such as the shift in the declination of heliacal raising of bright stars or the precession of the equinoxes - is reviewed for various ancient cultures in the world. Although definitive evidence of the discovery is still lacking, the quantity of hints (for instance, coming from ancient Egypt) is impressive and stimulating in view of further research.
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