Series | Antiquity Studies
Edited book | Certissima signa
Chapter | De signis coeli and De ordine ac positione stellarum in signis
De signis coeli and De ordine ac positione stellarum in signis
Two Star Catalogues from the Carolingian Age
Abstract
De signis coeli and De ordine ac positione stellarum in signis are two star catalogues produced during the Carolingian renaissance; they represent a contribution of the Aratean tradition to the basic astronomical knowledge in the early middle ages. Some characteristics of these texts are discussed, with a special focus on common aspects and differences.
Submitted: Jan. 13, 2017 | Accepted: March 31, 2017 | Language: en
Keywords Constellations • Celestial mythology • Ancient astronomy • Medieval astronomy
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