| − | 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. |