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The Legacy of Ptolemy’s Almagest

Initial Conditions: A Physics History Podcast

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The Complete Translation of Ptolemy by George of Trebizond

In the 15th century, an astronomer named Regio Mantanas does the first translation of this Greek manuscript. George of Trebizond then begins to actually do a full translation. And he actually does a commentary along with the translation. He published in 1451, hoping for the Pope's blessing. Thanks to Naco, exactly as planned.

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