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Cleomedes' Lectures on Astronomy: A Translation of the Heavens Volume 42

Cleomedes' Lectures on Astronomy

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"Cleomedes' Lectures on Astronomy" by Cleomedes is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Cleomedes, philosopher and teacher, delivered a series of lectures to his students on the subject of astronomy around AD 200. The importance accorded these lectures is not one based on merit but on uniqueness as it is rare to find an intact text from a Stoic teacher of this period.

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Best For: Students and readers interested in ancient Stoic philosophy and early astronomical thought.
Focus: A translation of Cleomedes' lectures that explore astronomical concepts as taught around AD 200.
Covers: The content of Cleomedes' lectures on astronomy, reflecting Stoic perspectives from the early 3rd century.
Why It Matters: It provides a rare intact text from a Stoic teacher of the period, offering insight into early astronomical education and philosophy.

"Cleomedes' Lectures on Astronomy" by Cleomedes is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Cleomedes

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Cleomedes, philosopher and teacher, delivered a series of lectures to his students on the subject of astronomy around AD 200. The importance accorded these lectures is not one based on merit but on uniqueness as it is rare to find an intact text from a Stoic teacher of this period.

AuthorCleomedes
PublisherUniv of California Press
Published2004-01-19
ISBN-139780520233256
BindingHardcover
Pages256
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsHistory
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesHellenistic Culture and Society

Format: Hardcover

Length: 256 pages

Language: English

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