Posted on Jun 19, 2018

How did Eratosthenes measure the circumference of the earth?

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On June 19, 240 BC, Eratosthenes estimates the circumference of Earth using two sticks.

How did Eratosthenes measure the circumference of the earth?

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SPC Douglas Bolton

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SGT (Join to see) Probably as accurate as our current methods.

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

Posted 6 y ago

Great lesson in math! Thanks.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 6 y ago

Great history David, never really paid attention to who figured out the diameter the first time.

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