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Ptolemy's theory was a geocentric model of the universe, where the Earth was believed to be at the center with the planets and sun orbiting around it in perfect circles. This theory held influence for centuries until heliocentrism was proposed by Copernicus and later confirmed by Galileo.
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The heliocentric model proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus contradicted Ptolemy's geocentric model. Copernicus suggested that the Sun, rather than the Earth, was at the center of the solar system.
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One of Claudius Ptolemy's well-known quotes is "I know that I am mortal by nature, and ephemeral; but when I trace at my pleasure the windings to and fro of the heavenly bodies, I no longer touch the earth with my feet: I stand in the presence of Zeus himself and take my fill of ambrosia."
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Cleopatra was of Macedonian Greek descent but ruled as the last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
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Cleopatra's brother, Ptolemy XIII, drowned in the Nile River during a battle against Caesar's forces in 47 BC. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are unclear, but it is believed that he either drowned or was killed during the conflict.
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Archaeologists found artifacts such as coins with Cleopatra's image, statues, and inscriptions with her name to prove Cleopatra VII was alive. They also uncovered items related to her palace and possessions, offering indirect evidence of her existence. Additionally, her burial site and artifacts related to her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony have also been discovered.
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Ptolemy used a combination of epicycles and deferents to explain retrograde motion in his geocentric model of the solar system. Epicycles were small circles that planets moved along while also moving along a larger circle called a deferent. This complex system of circles was used to account for the observed planetary motion from Earth's perspective.
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Scientists such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei developed ideas that contradicted Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe. Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model with the sun at the center, while Galileo's observations through a telescope supported this idea, leading to the eventual acceptance of the heliocentric model.
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Copernicus and Galileo were two major figures whose ideas contradicted Ptolemy's geocentric model. Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model with the Sun at the center of the solar system, while Galileo used observations through a telescope to support this view and challenge Ptolemaic beliefs.
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Ptolemy's book "Geography" provided Columbus with outdated and inaccurate maps that underestimated the size of the Earth, leading Columbus to believe he could reach Asia by sailing westward. This misconception ultimately played a significant role in Columbus's decision to explore the New World in 1492.
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There is no specific number available for the total production of the 40 caliber mk 4 series 80 government models. Production numbers for firearms can vary widely and may not be publicly disclosed by manufacturers.
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Artifacts related to Cleopatra VII can be found in various museums around the world, including the British Museum in London, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. These artifacts may include statues, coins, tomb inscriptions, and other relics that provide evidence of Cleopatra's existence.
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It was ptolemy that gave the assumption on the use of devices in the system of the universe
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The philosopher Euclid is traditionally attributed with saying, "There is no royal road to geometry," to King Ptolemy I of Egypt. This statement emphasizes that geometry requires diligent study and cannot be mastered through shortcuts or privileged treatment.
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Queen Nefertiti's date of birth is uncertain. It is believed that she was born around 1370 BC.
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If you are referring to Ptolemy VIII, yes, he did. It was his sister and co-ruler, Cleopatra.
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He published Geometry books and came up with a way to calculate astronomical movements.
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Ptolemy developed several mathematical models to describe the motions of the sun, the moon, the planets and the stars. The book that describes these models is called "The Almagest" or "Ptolemy's Almagest". The models all assume:
1. The earth is stationary.
2. All objects travel with uniform speed on a perfectly circular orbit.
However, a model that placed the earth in the centre of the orbits of all other objects would not work because it does not account for various anomalies, including the varying length of seasons, the irregularity of eclipses of the moons and the retrograde motion of the planets. Ptolemy used two mathematical devices to deal with the anomalies: eccentricity (an offset from the centre of a circle) and epicycles - circular orbits whose centre (or eccentric) itself traveled in a uniform circular orbit.
Much of the material in The Almagest was already known to Greek astronomers. Ptolemy's contribution was to consolidate all known results, make large improvements to the models, and to write it all down in a way that became a standard for the way to present the results of scientific enquiry.
His book was the standard text book for astronomers until his models were ultimately improved by Copernicus, Kepler and Newton.
Ptolemy also wrote a treatise on Astrology, based on his deep knowledge of the motions of the heavenly bodies. This work is called The Tetrabiblos.
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Ptolemy XIV died around 168 AD by drowning during battle with Julius Caesar by the weight of his gold breastplate.
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Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
Ptolemy XIII was Cleopatra's brother and also her first husband.
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Galileo explained the backwatds motion of the planets