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| − | The '''Almagest''' was an ancient [[Astronomy|astronomical]] and [[Mathematics|mathematical]] textbook by the great [[Hellenistic]] astronomer [[Ptolemy]]. It was written in the 2nd century and influenced astronomy until the 17th century. | + | The '''Almagest''' was an ancient [[Astronomy|astronomical]] and [[Mathematics|mathematical]] textbook by the great [[Hellenistic]] astronomer [[Ptolemy]]. It was written in the 2nd century A.D. and influenced astronomy until the 17th century. |
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Latest revision as of 04:51, January 16, 2010
The Almagest was an ancient astronomical and mathematical textbook by the great Hellenistic astronomer Ptolemy. It was written in the 2nd century A.D. and influenced astronomy until the 17th century.