In his astronomical work, later known as the "Almagest," he set out a detailed geocentric (Earth-centered) model explaining the movements of the celestial bodies. This work remained one of the fundamental reference sources in astronomical thought for centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Ptolemy’s Almagest?
- Claudius Ptolemy of Alexandria was a scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE and left influential works in the fields of astronomy and geography.
- When did Ptolemy’s Almagest happen?
- 150 CE
- Where did Ptolemy’s Almagest take place?
- İskenderiye