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Pappus Observes Solar Eclipse and Comments

October 18th, 320 1704 years ago

Pappus of Alexandria, a revered Greek philosopher, observed a solar eclipse and subsequently authored a commentary on the significant astronomical work known as The Great Astronomer, attributed to Ptolemy. His observations added to the knowledge of celestial movements and their implications for Earth. The commentary provided insights into the mathematical calculations behind eclipses, influencing the future understanding of astronomy.