Ep 17. Breakthroughs of Early Greek Astronomy
- TV-PG
- January 6, 2017
- 30 min
Between 600 and 200 BC, Greek astronomers went from being flat-Earthers to full proto-scientists with reasonable models and distances for the Solar System. How and why did this revolution happen? Focus on the achievements of Thales, Aristarchus, Eratosthenes, and Aristotle.