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The Sky's the Limit: Astronomy in Antiquity

03 May 2009-01 Jul 2010 ,

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First published on 5 May 2009. Updated on 5 Apr 2011.

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How did the ancient Egyptians know when the Nile was about to flood? Why was Stonehenge built? How did the ancient Greeks know when to plough their fields? Which zodiac sign did Augustus use to legitimise his rule? The answers were in the sky.

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Nicholson Museum

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Manning Rd

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Date 03 May 2009-01 Jul 2010

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