Hipparchus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hipparchus.

Hipparchus (190-120 BCE) was an ancient Greek astronomer, mathematician, and geographer. He is considered one of the greatest astronomers of antiquity. Hipparchus is known for his contributions in the field of trigonometry, developing the first known trigonometric table and introducing the concept of the precession of the equinoxes. He compiled the first comprehensive star catalog, which included the positions and magnitudes of over 1,000 stars. His research laid the foundation for future astronomers and greatly advanced the understanding of the celestial sphere.