Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomical cycle
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| gptkbp:composedOf |
gptkb:solar_eclipses
lunar eclipses |
| gptkbp:cycle |
223 synodic months
239 anomalistic months 242 draconic months |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 18 years 11 days 8 hours
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
from Greek 'saros', meaning repetition
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
gptkb:Edmond_Halley
|
| gptkbp:languageOfOrigin |
gptkb:Greek
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Saros_120
Saros 136 Saros 145 |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
Babylonian astronomy
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| gptkbp:recurrence |
eclipses separated by one Saros share similar geometry
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
eclipse
|
| gptkbp:repeatsEvery |
18 years 11 days 8 hours
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
lunar Saros series
solar Saros series |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
astronomer
eclipse chasers |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
predicting eclipses
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Saros_cycle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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