Claudii Ptolemaei opera quae exstant omnia

Discover the profound insights of ancient astronomy with Claudii Ptolemaei opera quae exstant omnia, a comprehensive collection of Ptolemy's extant works, published by Cambridge University Press in 2014. This remarkable volume, which spans 494 pages, is expertly edited by the renowned Danish philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg. Originally published between 1898 and 1907, this three-part series showcases the significant astronomical contributions of Ptolemy, who thrived in second-century Alexandria. In particular, Volume 2, released in 1907, focuses on Ptolemy's shorter astronomical texts, including the essential Hypotheseis ton planomenon, which delves into his planetary hypotheses, accompanied by a substantial Latin prolegomena. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts alike, this collection serves as a vital resource for understanding the foundations of astronomy and the legacy of one of history's greatest astronomers.