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Hipparchus, Ancient Greek astronomer, 2nd century BC (c1880). Artist: Unknown

Hipparchus, Ancient Greek astronomer, 2nd century BC (c1880). Artist: Unknown

1-153-746 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Hipparchus, Ancient Greek astronomer, 2nd century BC (c1880). Artist's reconstruction of Hipparchus (c190-c127 BC) at work. A methodical observer, Hipparchus compiled the first known star catalogue, listing some 850 stars, as well as their celestial coordinates and magnitude. His work profoundly influenced that of Ptolemy. Hipparchus was also an early pioneer of ttrigonometry.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
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  1. Hipparchus: Greek: Astronomer
Medium
  1. Wood engraving
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  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4338x2657
File Size : 33,768kb

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  1. 001377
  1. 001377
  1. 0390002717
  1. 1-153-746
  1. 1153746
  1. 2717
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