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Astronomy (2016)

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The history of ancient Greek and Roman astronomy can traditionally be divided into three broad periods, Presocratic speculation, the homocentric spheres model of Eudoxus and the epicyclic model of Ptolemy. This in itself makes a decision on how to approach Greek and Roman astronomy, prioritizing the development of models of the heavens, Alternatively, one might focus on observation, practices or the practical application of astronomy. Here we concentrate on models but not to the exclusion of other approaches. We also challenge the idea that Presocratic astronomy was largely speculative. To treat astronomy on its own is also to some extent to impose a modern disciplinary boundary on ancient work which did not recognize a sharp boundary with cosmology, or in some cases with astrology.

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Authors & Contributors
Irby-Massie, Georgia L.
Morrison, Leslie V.
Schironi, Francesca
Elisabeth Rinner
Hohenkerk, Catherine Y.
Yavetz, Ido
Concepts
Astronomy
Pre-Socratic philosophers
Mathematics
Aristotelianism
Epicurianism
Stoicism
Time Periods
Ancient
Medieval
20th century, early
Places
Greece
Alexandria (Egypt)
Hellenistic world
Ancient Near and Middle East: Egypt, Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Persia
Mediterranean region
Rome (Italy)
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