Hey All,
The episode of Nova-PBS aired in my area recently. It is in two sections. The first discuses an astronomical event that needs to be accurately observed from multiple locations on earth.
The second sections followed the Scientist from Senegal who will be observing the event in Senegal. Then they discuss the current and historical astronomers in Senegal.
Notable, Muslims are ordered to pray at precise times during the day and to do this they use a sundial to find the exact Solar Time of their area. Next they go to Turkey to discuss the Islamic Astrolabe. Then they travel back to Senegal to look at their Stone Hedge stones and details how they were used.
Fascinating stuff. About 50 minutes.
https://www.pbs.org/video/star-chasers-of-senegal-afutrx/https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/3076952877ren
Topic: Star Chaser of Senegal - Astronomy in Senegal (Read 2764 times)