Introduction to Celestial Navigation Celestial navigation, a cornerstone of ancient exploration, played a pivotal role in early travel and trade. Before the advent of modern technology, ancient civilizations relied on the stars to guide their journeys across seas and unexplored lands. Celestial navigation is the art and science of using…
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The Celestial Navigator: Charting the Stars of the Ancients
Introduction to Ancient Astronomy Ancient civilizations were profoundly influenced by the cosmos, viewing the stars and planets as both mystical and practical elements of their everyday lives. From the sprawling deserts of Egypt to the sophisticated city-states of Greece, the fertile plains of Babylon to the complex societies of the…