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61Aristarchus of Samos — Aristarchus, or more correctly Aristarchos (Greek: Ἀρίσταρχος, Arístarchos; 310 BC – ca. 230 BC), was a Greek astronomer and mathematician, born on the island of Samos, in Greece. He presented the first known heliocentric model of the solar… …
62Gnomon — For other uses, see Gnomon (disambiguation). The gnomon is the triangular blade in this sundial The gnomon is the part of a sundial that casts the shadow. Gnomon (γνώμων) is an ancient Greek word meaning indicator , one who discerns, or that… …
63Conon of Samos — (ca. 280 BC – ca. 220 BC) was a Greek astronomer and mathematician. He is primarily remembered for naming the constellation Coma Berenices. Contents 1 Life and work 2 See also 3 Citations and footnotes …
64Antikythera mechanism — The Antikythera mechanism (main fragment) The Antikythera mechanism (  / …
65Thomas Carlyle — This article is about writer. For Irvingite, see Thomas Carlyle (Scottish lawyer). Thomas Carlyle Photo by Elliott Fry circa 1860s Born 4 December 1795(1795 12 04) Ecclefec …
66Circle of latitude — Map of Earth Longitude (λ) Lines of longitude appear vertical with varying curvature in this projection, but are actually halves of great ellipses, with identical radii at a given latitude. Latitude (φ) Lines of latitude appear …
67Deferent and epicycle — Deferent redirects here. For the acknowledgement of the legitimacy of the power of one s superior or superiors, see Deference. The basic elements of Ptolemaic astronomy, showing a planet on an epicycle (smaller dashed circle) , a deferent (larger …
68Almagest — Geometric construction used by Hipparchus in his determination of the distances to the sun and moon. The Almagest is a 2nd century mathematical and astronomical treatise on the apparent motions of the stars and planetary paths. Written in Greek… …
69William Lilly — (May 1 (O.S.)/May 11 (N.S.), 1602 – June 9, 1681), was a famed English astrologer and occultist during his time. Lilly was particularly adept at interpreting the astrological charts drawn up for horary questions, as this was his speciality. Lilly …
70Linguistic prescription — Linguistics …
