Title

Ptolemy of Alexandria in his observatory

Caption

Illustration depicting Ptolemy of Alexandria in his observatory. Claudius Ptolemy (100-168) was a Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A17_418

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.0Mb (5.6Mb) / 18.3in x 12.7in / 5497 x 3815 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Illustrated Ptolemy Claudius Ptolemy Greco-Roman Mathematician Mathematics History of Mathematics Astronomer Astronomy History of Astronomy Geographer Astrologer Astrology History of Astrology Poet 2nd Century 19th Century Illustration Illustrated Ptolemy Claudius Ptolemy Greco-Roma