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Callippus of Cyzicus (ca. 370-ca. 300 BC)
    

Greek philosopher who added more spheres to account for planetary motion, and specifically for the differing lengths of the seasons. Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy He also accurately measured the length of the solar year. Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy


Additional biographies: MacTutor (St. Andrews), Bonn, Greek and Roman Science and Technology






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