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Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena: A Translation and Study of a Hellenistic Survey of Astronomy

Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena

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"Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena" by Geminus, James Evans, J. L. Berggren is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This book is generously illustrated with diagrams from medieval manuscripts of Geminos's text, as well as drawings and photographs of ancient astronomical instruments. It will be of great interest to students of the history of science, to classicists, and to professional and amateur astronomers who seek to learn more about the origins of their science."

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Best For: Students of history of science, classicists, and astronomers interested in the origins of astronomy
Focus: Translation and study of an ancient Hellenistic astronomy text
Covers: Medieval manuscript diagrams, ancient astronomical instruments drawings and photographs
Why It Matters: Provides insight into early astronomical knowledge and its historical context

"Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena" by Geminus, James Evans, J. L. Berggren is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Geminus, James Evans, J. L. Berggren

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.

This book is generously illustrated with diagrams from medieval manuscripts of Geminos's text, as well as drawings and photographs of ancient astronomical instruments. It will be of great interest to students of the history of science, to classicists, and to professional and amateur astronomers who seek to learn more about the origins of their science."

AuthorGeminus, James Evans, J. L. Berggren
PublisherPrinceton University Press
Published2006-10-29
ISBN-139780691123394
BindingHardcover
Pages345
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsHistory
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Hardcover

Length: 345 pages

Language: English

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