Curated OER
Astronomer Research
Students discover the contributions of early astronomers and scientists. For this research skills lesson, students research electronic and print sources about Galileo Galilei, Aristarchus, Hipparchus, Claudius Ptolemy, Nicholas...
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Explorable: Ancient Astronomy, Science and the Ancient Greeks
Discusses the influences of other cultures on ancient Greek astronomers, and the advances made by the Greeks. It highlights major astronomers and those who contributed important ideas from the 6th to the 2nd centuries BC, including...
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History World: History of Greek Science
Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Greek Astronomy
Provides an overview of ancient Greek astronomy and the major figures who played a role in developing ideas about the Universe.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: How the Greeks Used Geometry to Understand the Stars
An article explaining how the Greeks were able to use their science and mathematics to predict where astronomical objects such as the Planets could be found in the nighttime sky even though their underlying premise was that the earth did...
Children's Museum
Children's Museum: Field Guide to the Universe: Astronomers
Read brief biographies of astronomers who are grouped by time period.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Hipparchus of Rhodes
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information as well as pictures and references for the Greek Mathematician Hipparchus. Click on "Full MacTutor biography" for the biography and on the picture for additional images.
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University of Cambridge: Starry Messenger: Hipparchus and the Astrolabe
A summary of Hipparchus' achievements as an astronomical observer, concentrating on the possibility that he invented the astrolabe, a device used to tell the time at night from stellar positions. Contains more links on Hipparchus.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hipparchus (Astronomer)
Encyclopedia article about the Greek astronomer Hipparchus that contains information about his life and work. Also includes a lengthy list of references and links to additional information near the bottom of the page.
Other
Fermat's Last Theorem Blog: Hipparchus of Rhodes
Brief biography of the Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Rhodes. Also contains one illustration and a couple of reference links.
Curated OER
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Hipparchus of Rhodes
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information as well as pictures and references for the Greek Mathematician Hipparchus. Click on "Full MacTutor biography" for the biography and on the picture for additional images.