Ptolemy's Contributions
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Who was Claudius Ptolemy?

Claudius Ptolemy was a Greek mathematician, astronomer, and geographer.

What was Claudius Ptolemy famous for?

Claudius Ptolemy was famous for his controversial geocentric theory of the universe.

What fields did Claudius Ptolemy make contributions to?

Claudius Ptolemy made contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and geography.

Who was Eudoxus and what was his contribution to mathematics and astronomy?

<p>Eudoxus was a Greek mathematician and astronomer known for his innovative model of the universe, which included a series of cosmic spheres containing the stars, the sun, and the moon, all built around the earth's center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the most innovative Greek mathematician before Archimedes?

<p>Eudoxus is considered the most innovative Greek mathematician before Archimedes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Eudoxus design in his model of the universe?

<p>Eudoxus designed his model of the universe as a series of cosmic spheres containing the stars, the sun, and the moon, all built around the earth's center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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