Hipparchus: The Greatest Astronomer of Antiquity

In the second century B.C. Greek astronomy came of age.  While it had previously been closely connected with philosophy and mathematics, the increased use of observation pushed astronomy into the realm of science.  And the man most responsible for this was Hipparchus of Nicaea.  

This episode delves into some of Hipparchus's achievments, as well as arguing that more than any other persons Hipparchus was responsible for turning astronomy into a fully fledges science.

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