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The Almagest, a treatise on astronomy was written in the second century A. D. Its author, Claudius Ptolemy, lived in Egypt and wrote in Greek.

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Who was resposible for writing the almagest?

Ptolemy


What is an almagest?

An almagest is a comprehensive treatise on astronomy, alchemy, geography and/or mathematics, originally referring to the one compiled by Ptolemy around 150 CE.


Which Greek is known for the astronomical treatise almagest?

Ptolemy


When did ptolemy publish Almagest?

Ptolemy published the "Almagest" around 150 AD. This influential work laid the foundation for astronomy in the Western and Islamic worlds for many centuries, presenting a comprehensive geocentric model of the universe. The "Almagest" synthesized the astronomical knowledge of the time and included detailed star catalogs and mathematical calculations.


What are historic books?

Books that are part of human history such as the Bible or the Almagest.


Which astronomer published a mathematical and astronomical treatise called the Almagest?

ptolemy


Who is the astronomer that wrote the almagest?

In 150 AD, Ptolemy published The Almagest This book was basically a summary of all the astronomical knowledge the Greek civilization had accumulated through the years. It included a listing of over 1000 stars and named 48 constellations. Those 48 constellations formed the foundation for our present constellation system.


When did Ptomely publish the book called the Almagest?

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Who wrote the algamest?

Assuming that "algamest" is a typo/misspelling of "Almagest", Claudius Ptolemy.


What were Egyptian discoveries in astronomy?

The Great contribution to astronomy from ancient Egypt was the Almagest.


Why was ptomley important?

Ptolemy and Regiomontanus shown on the frontispiece to Regiomontanus' Epitome of the Almagest, 1496.


What The Almagest was a summary of all astronomical knowledge Who was responsible for writing The Almagest?

The Almagest, originally titled "Mathematical Syntaxis," was written by the ancient Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in the 2nd century. This work compiled and summarized the astronomical knowledge of the time, presenting the geocentric model of the universe and detailed observations of celestial bodies. It became a key reference for astronomers for many centuries, influencing both Islamic and European astronomy.