Ptolemy was an astronomer, mathematician, and geographer who lived during the 2nd century CE. He is known for his geocentric (Earth-centred) model of the universe.

Ptolemy was one of Alexander's most trusted companions and military officers. After the death of Alexander in 323 BC, Ptolemy retrieved his body as it was en route to be buried in Macedon, …

Sep 7, 2023 · Ptolemy was a keen astronomer, although he was reliant on the naked eye since the telescope was not invented until the early 17th century. What Ptolemy did have access to …

Claudius Ptolemy wrote the Almagest, the work that defined astronomy for over 1,000 years. The Almagest included a catalogue of over a thousand stars, recording their positions, …

Ptolemy, or in Latin Claudius Ptolemaeus (ca. 90 – ca. 168 C.E.), was a mathematician, philosopher, geographer, map maker, astronomer, theologian, and astrologer who lived in …

Ptolemy, Latin in full Claudius Ptolemaeus (fl. AD 127-145, Alexandria), ancient astronomer, geographer, and mathematician who considered the Earth the center of the universe (the …

May 23, 2024 · Claudius Ptolemy (c. 100 – c. 170 AD) was a towering figure in the ancient world, renowned for his extensive contributions to various fields of science. His life and works left an …

Ptolemy was the most influential of Greek astronomers and geographers of his time. He propounded the geocentric theory of the solar system that prevailed for 1400 years.

Claudius Ptolemy was a 2nd century Greek mathematician, astronomer and geographer famous for his controversial geocentric theory of the universe, which would form the basis of our …

Like Aristotle before him, Ptolemy classifies mathematics as a type of theoretical philosophy; however, Ptolemy believes mathematics to be superior to theology or metaphysics because …