eratosthenes

A comprehensive overview of the forty-eight classical constellations that provides information on constellation myths from the ancient Greeks and Romans, detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and references for further reading.

Examines the techniques used by Eratosthenes, an ancient Greek, who came up with a calculation to measure the circumference of the Earth during an era when measuring distance was uncommon.

Describes the life and work of Eratosthenes, the Greek geographer and astronomer who accurately measured the circumference of the Earth.