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Carl Sagan - Cosmos - Eratosthenes

Why it was recommended

Here is a wonderful video of Carl Sagan explaining it[0].

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What it covers

A short clip from Carl Sagan's Cosmos in which he explains how Eratosthenes measured the circumference of the Earth using shadows in two Egyptian cities. It is a clear. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel
carlsagandotcom
Length
6 min 42 sec
Year
2009
Open on YouTube

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