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Ptolemy's influential astronomical treatise, Almagest, explores the geocentric model of the universe, detailing the movements of celestial bodies and their mathematical principles. Part 1 of Volume 1 includes Books 1-6, offering foundational insights into ancient astronomy and the complexities of planetary motion. This work laid the groundwork for future astronomical studies and reflects the scientific understanding of the cosmos during Ptolemy's time.
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Claudii Ptolemaei Opera Quae Exstant Omnia, Ptolemy
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- Title
- Claudii Ptolemaei Opera Quae Exstant Omnia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ptolemy
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 558
- ISBN13
- 9781108063647
- Category
- Psychology
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- Ptolemy's influential astronomical treatise, Almagest, explores the geocentric model of the universe, detailing the movements of celestial bodies and their mathematical principles. Part 1 of Volume 1 includes Books 1-6, offering foundational insights into ancient astronomy and the complexities of planetary motion. This work laid the groundwork for future astronomical studies and reflects the scientific understanding of the cosmos during Ptolemy's time.