Heath, Sir Thomas
Greek Astronomy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486266206
- author:
- Heath, Sir Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Astronomy, Space & Time
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Greek Astronomy by Thomas Little Heath provides an in-depth exploration of the advances made by ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians in the field of astronomy. This study reveals how their speculative genius laid the foundations for the true science of astronomy, with many of their ideas anticipating modern discoveries. The book delves into the contributions of key figures such as Pythagoras, Heraclides of Pontus, and Hipparchus, who made significant breakthroughs in understanding the universe. From Pythagoras' hypothesis that the earth is spherical to Hipparchus' catalog of fixed stars and discovery of the precession of the equinoxes, this book examines the key milestones in the development of Greek astronomy. Heath's lucid discussion provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual achievements of ancient Greece, shedding light on how their ideas influenced the course of astronomical research for centuries to come.
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