Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena: A Translation and Study of a Hellenistic Survey of Astronomy

by J Berggren, James Evans, J. Lennart Berggren

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This is the first complete English translation of Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena--one of the most important and interesting astronomical works of its type to have survived from Greek antiquity. Gracefully and charmingly written, Geminos's first-century BC textbook for beginning students of astronomy can now be read straight through with understanding and enjoyment by a wider audience than ever before. James Evans and Lennart Berggren's...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:069112339X

ISBN13:9780691123394

Release Date:October 2006

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:328 Pages

Weight:1.45 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"

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Astronomy Astronomy & Astrophysics Astronomy & Space Science Education & Reference History & Philosophy Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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