Title

An initial letter depicting Ptolemy observing the sky and making measurements using a quadrant

Caption

An initial letter depicting Ptolemy observing the sky and making measurements using a quadrant. Ptolemy (100-168) a Greek writer, mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. Dated 16th Century

Date

16th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A13_303

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,8Mb) / 14,6in x 16,0in / 4379 x 4789 (300dpi)

Keywords

16th Century Initial Letter Initial Letter Printed Print Ptolemy Observing Observation Observe Sky Measurements Measure Quadrant Greek Greece Writer Author Mathematician Mathematics History of Mathematics Astronomy Astrology Astronomer Geographer Geography History of Astronomy Poet Poetry 16th Century