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10

Origins of Western Constellations

Lecture no. 10 from the course: The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy

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Taught by Professor Bradley E. Schaefer | 32 min | Categories: Science

The human propensity for pattern recognition and storytelling has led every culture to invent constellations. Trace the birth of the star groups known in the West, many of which originated in ancient Mesopotamia. At least one constellation is almost certainly more than 14,000 years old and may be humanity's oldest surviving creative work....