Maya Scientists Predicted Eclipses for Centuries

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Maya Scientists Predicted Eclipses for Centuries
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Researchers have uncovered how the Maya used a sophisticated calendar system, detailed in the Dresden Codex, to predict solar eclipses with remarkable accuracy between 350 and 1150 CE by starting new tables at specific months to correct for accumulated errors, revealing advanced mathematical and astronomical knowledge.

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