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17

Breakthroughs of Early Greek Astronomy

Lecture no. 17 from the course: The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy

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Taught by Professor Bradley E. Schaefer | 31 min | Categories: Science

Between 600 and 200 BC, Greek astronomers went from being flat-Earthers to full proto-scientists with reasonable models and distances for the Solar System. How and why did this revolution happen? Focus on the achievements of Thales, Aristarchus, Eratosthenes, and Aristotle....