Benjamin Banneker
Occupation
Astronomer, Almanac Author, Mathematician, Surveyor
Year Born
1731
Research Areas
Solar Eclipses, Tides, Movement of the Sun and Moon, Planetary Motion
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by Maxine Seelbinder/ Carol M. Highsmith
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Sunrise and Sunset
The Sun appears above the horizon each day. This happens not because the Sun is moving, but because the Earth spins on its axis.
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by Fraser Mummery
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Investigate Day and Night
On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?
Complete this fun investigation to find out!