Solar Eclipses in Ancient Greece

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Title: Solar Eclipses in Ancient Greece
Author: Zach Coblens; Will Paige; Ryp Ring
Date: 1 January 2017
Type: Text; Image; StillImage
Identifier: aes/80
Language: eng
Keywords: Ancient Greece; solar eclipses
Abstract: Solar eclipses are known for their beauty and almost twilight feel when witnessed in person. The sun is fully engulfed by the moon, leaving only a ring of what the sun used to be for only a moment. To the average Joe this might seem like an amazing spectacle that they can’t wait to tell their grandchildren. But, there is more to this event than just a huge space rock blocking light from a star. Throughout the history of the planet many scientists and mathematicians have worked to decipher the exact timings for this event in the past and even in the future.
Description: This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).
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Department: Mathematics
Faculty Sponsor: Laurie Burton