1 article for "Geminus"

Greek astronomer and mathematician, who flourished in the 1^st century BC.

The only work of Geminus to survive is his Introduction to the Phenomena, in it, he describes the zodiac and the motion of the Sun; the constellations; the celestial sphere; days and nights; the risings and settings of the zodiacal signs; luni-solar periods and their application to calendars; phases of the Moon; eclipses; star phases; terrestrial zones and geographical places; and the foolishness of making weather predictions by the stars.

He also wrote a commentary on Posidonius' work on Meteorology.

See also:
♦ Posidonius ♦ Tropical Zodiac