Greek Astronomy (Paperback)

~ Sir Thomas L. Heath (Author)

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Superb scholarly study documents extraordinary contributions of Pythagoras, Aristarchus, Hipparchus, Anaxagoras, many other thinkers in laying the foundations of scientific astronomy. Essential reading for scholars and students of astronomy and the history of science. Accessible to the science-minded layman. Introduction.

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• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (February 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486266206
• ISBN-13: 978-0486266206
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #411,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars A doxography, March 29, 2000

By	Gary Thomas (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

I had to look up "Doxography" in the Oxford English Dictionary - it is a collection of philosophical opinions. The book "Greek Astronomy" is a Dover reprint of a book written in 1932. It consists of a long (57 pages) introduction followed by a great many quotes (rendered into English) from ancient Greek authors. The selection emphasizes general questions, such as "Does the Earth move?" - according to Ptolemy it does not. Perhaps useful as a souce book. But then again, perhaps not.