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What did the mathematician Hipparchus' famous quote Never deceive friend mean?

Hipparchus likely meant that it is important to always be honest and trustworthy with your friends, and that deceiving them can lead to broken trust and damaged relationships. This quote emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity in friendships.


Who invented the grid system of latitude and longitude?

Hipparchus was the best astronomers of his time and was a Greek astronomer, geographer, and mathematician. He very accurately cataloged over 1,000 stars. Ptolemy was a great admirer of Hipparchus research and from what I've seen Ptolemy was often said to do what Hipparchus had done.


When was latitude and longitude invented by Hipparchus and Ptolemy?

Latitude and longitude as a coordinate system were developed separately by Hipparchus and Ptolemy in the 2nd century BC. They both contributed significantly to the mapping and understanding of the Earth's surface, with Hipparchus focusing on latitude and Ptolemy introducing the concept of longitude.


What did hipparchus invent?

Hipparchus is known for his work in astronomy, where he developed the first comprehensive star catalog and made important contributions to understanding the motion of celestial bodies. He also introduced the concept of epicycles to explain the complex movement of planets in the sky.


What did hipparchus think the center of the universe was?

Hipparchus, the ancient Greek astronomer, believed that the Earth was the center of the universe, a view consistent with the geocentric model prevalent in his time. He posited that the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars revolved around the Earth in circular orbits. This geocentric perspective influenced astronomical thought for many centuries until the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus emerged.