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Ptolemy Of Alexandria
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was the most influential astronomer of the
ancient world. The books and theories Ptolemy developed served as a major
basis for future astronomers. It was during the Renaissance period that
his work became thoroughly studied and revised.
Ptolemy collected all ancient knowledge of astronomy and geography
including it in his book Almagest ar ....
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....es orbiting the earth in a celestial path - this idea was
supported for some time. Though his views were altered by the Renaissance
(the sun was now placed at the centre), orbital concepts remain in modern
astronomy. Ptolemy was familiar with a early type of astroblade. A
skeleton star map which could be rotated above a solid plate engraved with
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