Astronomy, it is safe to say, is the oldest of the sciences
Date1/11/1947
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Black Star
(photographer)
Toronto Star (Firm)
(publisher)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Astronomy; it is safe to say; is the oldest of the sciences. In ancient Chaldea and Egypt; 5;000 and more years ago; men with no instruments; solely by observation; had gathered an astonishingly large amount of correct star lore. Above; is a stone gnomon or sun dial in old China.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017645F
8 January 1986
Approximately 1900