Studies in the Greek Astronomers

Authors

  • George Huxley

Abstract

(1) Eudoxus’ life and writings, especially his visit to Egypt and his astronomical research, can in part be clarified; (2) a fragment of Cleostratus of Tenedos shows him calculating celestial events in relation to the solstice; (3) the chronology and interrelations of several of the Hellenistic astronomers can be reconstructed.

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1963-05-31

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