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Aristarchus of Samos: On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon: Greek Text, Translation, Analysis, and Relevant Scholia (Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World) 1st Edition

by Christián C. Carman (Author), Rodolfo P. Buzón (Author)
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This book offers the Greek text and an English translation of Aristarchus of Samos’s On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon, accompanied by a full introduction, detailed commentary, and relevant scholia.

Aristarchus of Samos was active in the third century BC. He was one of the first Greek astronomers to apply geometry to the solution of astronomical problems as we can see in his only extant text, On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon. Alongside the Greek text and new English translation, the book offers readers the Latin text and English translation of Commandino’s notes on the text. Readers will also benefit from a comprehensive introductory study explaining the value of Aristarchus’s calculations and methodology throughout history, as well as detailed analyses of each part of the treatise.

This volume will be of interest to students and scholars working on ancient science and astronomy and the general reader interested in the history of science.

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  1. ISBN-10
    1032026731
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1032026732
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    May 26, 2023
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    308 pages
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About the Author

Christián C. Carman is Professor and Researcher at the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina, and Research Member of the National Research Council of Argentina (CONICET). He works on topics related to philosophy of science as well as history of ancient astronomy.

Rodolfo P. Buzón is Emeritus Professor of Greek Philology at the Universidad de Buenos Aires and Research Member of the National Research Council of Argentina (CONICET). He has published several works related to classical philology.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (May 26, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032026731
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032026732
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches

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