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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.
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∙ 13y agoAlmagest was originally written by Ptolemy of Alexandria describing the motion of stars and planets. When there were no telescopes or satellites in earlier times this was used to identify their paths.
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∙ 12y agoThe mathematician Claudius Ptolemy wrote the Almagest.
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What italian astronomer wrote the starry messenger?
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
How many book did Claudius Ptolemy write?
Some of the books he wrote include: 1. The Almagest (13 books long; It was originally titled the Syntaxis Mathmatica, which was called the Megale Syntaxis. When it was translated into Arabic it was called the al-Magisti, and when it was translated into Latin it was called the Almagestum. Finally it was translated into english-- The Almagest). 2. Tetrabiblos (Astrology/geography) 3. The Geographica (maps, atlas-- 7 books long) 4. A book on Optics which was reportedly 5 books long.
Was Brahmagupta an Indian astronomer?
Yes he was. He was an astronomer and mathematician.
What did Ptolemy attempt to do in his book called Geography?
Ptolemy succeeded in his attempt to encode the map in words and numbers.
What date did Ptolemy publish the astronomical book the almagest?
Almagest is an astronomical manual written in 150AD by ptolemy, the date it was published is unknown. it served as a guide to astronomers in the early 17th century. The almagest is divided into 13 books. Each book is an argument on a different topic in the solar system. The Almagest also contained tables containing the exact position of planets at any given time. It was one of the first manuals written studying astronomy.
Which astronomer published a mathematical and astronomical treatise called the Almagest?
ptolemy
When was the Almagest created?
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.
Was Ptolemy a successful astronomer?
Yes, Ptolemy could be considered a successful astronomer. No history of astronomy would be complete without citing his early work. Though he lacked anything that we would consider as an astronomer's tool, he had a marvelous mind with which to consider the heavens. He took observations and wrote the Almagest(The Great Book), which is a monumental work in earliest astronomy. Use the links below to learn more.
Who wrote the algamest?
Assuming that "algamest" is a typo/misspelling of "Almagest", Claudius Ptolemy.
What is some personal informationb about Claudius ptolemy?
Claudius Ptolemaes was born in AD 90 and died AD 168. He was born in Egypt and made himself king even though he wasn't a dynasty. he worked as an Egyptian astronomer. his biggest obstacle was showing the formulas he used to calculate the information he wrote in his book the Almagest.
Who wrote When I Heard the Learned Astronomer?
Walt Whitman
Who described a geocentric universe in a book?
Claudius Ptolemy was the ancient Greek astronomer who described a geocentric universe in his book "Almagest." He believed that the Earth was at the center of the universe, with the planets and stars orbiting around it.
Which astronomer first described the moons surface?
The Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo wrote the first scientific description of the moon
Did ptolemy write books?
We do not know because we have not found any of his writings yet.
What italian astronomer wrote the starry messenger?
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
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.
