Antiquity Studies

De signis coeli and De ordine ac positione stellarum in signis

Two Star Catalogues from the Carolingian Age

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Abstract

De signis coeli and De ordine ac positione stellarum in signis are two star catalogues produced during the Carolingian renaissance; they represent a contribution of the Aratean tradition to the basic astronomical knowledge in the early middle ages. Some characteristics of these texts are discussed, with a special focus on common aspects and differences.


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Submitted: Jan. 13, 2017 | Accepted: March 31, 2017 | Language: en

Keywords Medieval astronomyConstellationsCelestial mythologyAncient astronomy


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