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Ernie Fitzpatrick

7 Come 11- or 12?

... (Father or modern astronomy) came along in 1500CE and turned the universe upside down. But, before we go there, let's stay with Ptolemy's number (7) which stood for the Sun, moon, and the five planets (Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus, and ... Read Read: 7 Come 11- or 12?

By: Ernie Fitzpatrick | 04/08/2008 | Mysticism
Md. Wasim Aktar

Contributions of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists on Astronomy

... , (10) the perfect instrument (a universal instrument) (11) parallactic ruler (after Ptolemy). Al-Urdi was also the author of two other treatises; one on the construction of a perfect sphere ... Read Read: Contributions of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists on Astronomy

By: Md. Wasim Aktar | 18/02/2008 | Science

The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra

... only 12 years old, both inherited the throne of Egypt, with the understanding that they should marry. However, after a few years had past by, Ptolemy advisors pushed him to gain complete control of the country and to get rid of his sister, ... Read Read: The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra

By: Meredith Miller | 30/09/2009 | History
Md. Wasim Aktar

Contributions of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists on Geography

... -Ard-fi’l-Tul wa’l-Ard. It is also called Kitäb al -jughrafiyah. It is based on the geographical works of Ptolemy and Al-Idrisi, but also gives information on the facts discovered after the latter’s time. It also contains the geographical ... Read Read: Contributions of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists on Geography

By: Md. Wasim Aktar | 18/02/2008 | Science
Sanjai Velayudhan

Kerala-God's own country

... , in his Indica, Pliny (1st century A.D.) , the anonymous author of the Periplus (1st century A.D.) and Ptolemy (2nd century A.D.) are the most outstanding classical writers who give information about Kerala.   Ancient Kerala, famous for ... Read Read: Kerala-God's own country

By: Sanjai Velayudhan | 15/10/2009 | Travel
prabhat marwaha

HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

... of the German astronomer Johannes Kepler. III MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MATHEMATICS Following the time of Ptolemy, a tradition of study of the mathematical masterpieces of the preceding centuries was established in various centres of Greek ... Read Read: HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

By: prabhat marwaha | 02/08/2009 | Writing

Gravitation I

... theory of EPICICLOS. There is a historical sentence attributed to the king Afonso X, when he/she read Ptolemy's work: "If the Creator had consulted myself, I would have made a simpler work."We see, then, that the man, in his/her empáfia, ... Read Read: Gravitation I

By: Carlos Duarte | 24/12/2009 | College & University
Christofer French

Would Jesus Have Been Crucified Under Cleopatra and Antony?

... of battle, it was the plan of Antony to rule the East. Cleopatra, as a member of the Ptolemaic royalty, (Ptolemy was the General of Alexandria who established Hellenic control of Egypt. The Seleucids and the Ptolemies (both Greek rulers) ... Read Read: Would Jesus Have Been Crucified Under Cleopatra and Antony?

By: Christofer French | 06/06/2009 | Religion

Astrology

... probably the first to use Astrology. After that this science moved to countries like China and India. Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first ever person to write a book on Astrology. He codified the sun sign astrology that we know today. ... Read Read: Astrology

By: Chandrradevi | 30/05/2009 | Astrology

Astrology: History Of Astrology Impacts Of Astrology

... probably the first to use Astrology. After that this science moved to countries like China and India. Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first ever person to write a book on Astrology. He codified the sun sign astrology that we know today. ... Read Read: Astrology: History Of Astrology Impacts Of Astrology

By: Chandrradevi | 04/03/2009 | Astrology

Astrology And Mankind

... of Astrology. It is thought that some of the astrological signs of the zodiac originated in Egypt.Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first ever person to write a book on Astrology. He codified the sun sign astrology that we know today. ... Read Read: Astrology And Mankind

By: Chandrradevi | 04/03/2009 | Astrology

Antique World Maps and Tapestries

... earliest known maps were drawn by the ancient Babylonians, Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese.   The ancient Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, drew one of the earliest world maps.  Today’s experts have recreated the Ptolemy map.  During the middle ... Read Read: Antique World Maps and Tapestries

By: Danuin Mumm | 06/10/2008 | Environment
Md. Wasim Aktar

Fundamentals of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics: Role of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists

... of the Tulunis, the rulers of Egypt from 868 to 905, wrote a book as an ode, a commentary on Ptolemy’s Centiloquium, and a book oh proportions. The latter is of special importance because it influenced the medieval thought and through it ... Read Read: Fundamentals of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics: Role of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists

By: Md. Wasim Aktar | 29/09/2008 | Science

The History of Phuket, Thailand

... evidence of which is its mention on old Portuguese sea maps. This has also been found mentioned in the book written by Claudius Ptolemy - a Greek geographer - in 157AD. According to this book, Phuket is thought to have been once a cape, ... Read Read: The History of Phuket, Thailand

By: Wolfgang Jaegel | 12/10/2007 | Travel

History of Astrology

... probably the first to use Astrology. After that this science moved to countries like China and India. Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first ever person to write a book on Astrology. He codified the sun sign astrology that we know today. ... Read Read: History of Astrology

By: Chandrradevi | 15/05/2007 | Astrology

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