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    After completing the readings provide a 300 word response with answers to the following questions:

    Why was astronomy important to people in ancient times? How did ancient civilizations use astronomy?

    Which do you think was more important in the development of ancient astronomy: its practical or its philosophical roles? Support your perspective with specific examples from the lesson.

    Readings

    https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy

    OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.2: Ancient Astronomy

    OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.3: Astrology and Astronomy

    OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.4: The Birth of Modern Astronomy

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