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Ptolemy Of Alexandria
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was the most influential astronomer of the
ancient world. The books and theories Ptolemy developed served as a major
basis for future astronomers. It was during the Renaissance period that
his work became thoroughly studied and revised.
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... period.
Ptolemy used a method of consulting lists of lunar phases, and
planetary movements complied over many centuries to look for any
similarities or regular patterns. The patterns that were discovered could
then predict the next occurrence of such an event. Ptolemy eventually
devised an ancient form of nautical almanac or "ephemeris". Mathematics
could now not only be used to predict but to demonstrate whether a
particular theory was correct or not.
Ptolemy developed several theories of his own contrary to the beliefs
of many other Greek astrologers at the time. He upheld that the "heavens"
consisted of bodies orbiting the ... |
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