Question 80
Scientists working in the present day have also calculated when eclipses happened in the past.
There was a battle in Greece in the year 585 BCE. People at that time recorded that there was an eclipse during the battle.
Scientists in modern times have worked out that the battle happened on 28 May 585 BCE.
Explain how scientists can use information about the eclipse to work out the exact date of the battle.
There was a battle in Greece in the year 585 BCE. People at that time recorded that there was an eclipse during the battle.
Scientists in modern times have worked out that the battle happened on 28 May 585 BCE.
Explain how scientists can use information about the eclipse to work out the exact date of the battle.
