Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations
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Dover Publications, 2012.
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E. C. Krupp., & E. C. Krupp|AUTHOR. (2012). Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)E. C. Krupp and E. C. Krupp|AUTHOR. 2012. Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations. Dover Publications.
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