May 6, 2019
529: Astronomy of the Andes - Then and Now Pt. 1
Astronomy Cast 529: Astronomy of the Andes - Then and Now Pt. 1
by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay
The Andes mountains in South America are a hotspot of astronomy today, but ancient peoples knew it was a great place for astronomy and lived their lives in tune with the night sky. Today we'll learn all about what they knew, and how they mapped the movements of the stars and planets.