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Myths and Their Influence on Science and Technology
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Which ancient myth inspired the development of the astrolabe, an instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
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The myth of Orion, the hunter
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The myth of Orion, the hunter, who was said to have been blinded by a scorpion, inspired the development of the astrolabe, which was used by astronomers to measure the altitude of celestial bodies.