How to Estimate the Size of the Sun.

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Purchase: http://hilaroad.com/video This video shows how to estimate the diameter of the sun including step by step instructions for constructing the equipment needed and an overview of the geometry of similar triangles.
The video also includes a brief introduction to the techniques used by the ancient Greeks to determine the size of the moon, distance to the moon and the distance to the sun. For junior and intermediate schools this video supports the mathematics and astronomy components of the curriculum.

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How to Estimate the Size of the Sun.

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That was quite cool ...
That was quite cool how you found the size of the sun only by using some paper and a measuring stick.

I tried doing this myself but the math was too complicated for me! lol.

But still, great work, awesome video, I have subscribed to you, I hope you make more educational videos!

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Outstanding, ...
Outstanding, congratulations on another great educational video.
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Hats off
Hats off
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Another GREAT video ...
Another GREAT video... This stuff is great for homeschoolers
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You're really good ...
You're really good at explaining this. Interesting:)
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It's incredible how ...
It's incredible how much you can achieve with the most basic math.

Thank you for this video.
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It's incredible how ...
It's incredible how they could have accomplished that so long ago. Thank you for uploading.
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nice
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that's cool
that's cool
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