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Ptolemy and Ancient Astronomy

In Our Time

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Ptolemy: Ancient Astronomer and Geographer

Exploring the life and diverse contributions of Ptolemy in ancient Alexandria, covering his works in astronomy, astrology, geography, and harmonics. The chapter delves into his belief in the Earth-centric model of the universe, influenced by Greek scholars like Aristotle, Euclid, and Hipparchus, and his systematic approach to understanding planetary motions through geometry.

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