Questions: How exactly did they get accurate measurements for the distance of the sun? What materials did they use? Is this a widely accepted measurement?
Comment: I didn't realize that they calculated this measurement around the 1700's. Due to the lack of technology I find this extremely interesting that they were able to use some kind of telescope to calculate the distance to the sun. Without modern technology like spaceships and shuttles, I wouldn't except an accurate distance mainly because when I look at the sun when I'm on the ground I'd either get blinded by the sun or by overwhelmed by the fact that I would have to measure the distance from your position. It's amazing. This makes me want to take up astrophysics mainly because of the vast area of topics you get to cover. Like the stars, and how planets came to be and if were the only living planet in this universe, it's just fascinating.
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