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1 article for "Callippus"

Callippus [Astro*Index]

(370-300 BC) Greek astronomer, born on Cyzicus.

Studied under Eudoxus. Improved on his teacher's planetary model, increasing the number of spheres from 26 to 34.

See also:
♦ Greek Calendar

 

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