Format:
XVIII, 325 S.
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Ill., graph. Darst.
ISBN:
069112339X
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9780691123394
Uniform Title:
Elementa astronomiae 〈engl.〉
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Introduction. Significance of Geminos's Introduction to the phenomena -- Geminos's other works -- On "The phenomena" in Greek astronomy -- The Greek genre of astronomical surveys -- Geminos's sources for his Introduction -- Geminos's country and date -- Geminos and the Stoics -- Geminos on astronomical instruments and models -- Geminos on mathematical genres -- Reality and representation in Greek astronomy -- Heliacal risings and settings -- Astronomical applications of arithmetic progressions -- Lunar and lunisolar cycles -- On the text and translation -- Introduction to the phenomena : translation and commentary. On the circle of the signs -- Aspects of the zodiacal signs -- On the constellations -- Geminos's stars and constellations : a supplement to chapter III -- On the axis and the poles -- The circles on the sphere -- On day and night -- On the risings of the 12 signs -- On months -- On phases of the moon -- On the eclipse of the sun -- On the eclipse of the moon -- That the planets make the movement opposite to that of the cosmos -- On risings and settings -- On the paths of the fixed stars -- Concerning the zones on Earth -- On geographical regions -- On weather signs from the stars -- On the Exeligmos -- Parapēgma -- Fragments 1 and 2, from Geminos's other works. Fragment 1. From Geminos's Philokalia : Geminos on the classification of the mathematical sciences -- Fragment 2. From Geminos's Concise exposition of the meteorology of Poseidōnios : Geminos on the relation of astronomy to physics
Language:
English
Subjects:
Physics
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Ancient Studies
Keywords:
Astronomie
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Geschichte 100 v. Chr.-0
;
Geminus
;
Griechenland
;
Astronomie
;
Geschichte 100 v. Chr.-1
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Quelle
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0661/2006049372-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006049372-t.html
Author information:
Geminus
Author information:
Berggren, J. L. 1941-
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