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120 words, approx. 1 pages
Aristarchus of Samos c. 310-c. 230 B.C. Greek astronomer and mathematician who applied geometric theory to calculate the relative sizes, and distance between, the Moon and Sun. The first scientist to ... Read more
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Aristarchus of Samos c. 310-c. 230 B.C. Greek Astronomer and Mathematician Aristarchus is famous for developing the first heliocentric planetary theory. For this, he has come to be known as the &#x002... Read more