What mathematical tables did Hipparchus construct?
Algebraic Tables
Geometric Tables
Trigonometric Tables
Calculous Tables
Answer
Hipparchus is credited with constructing the first trigonometric tables, which allowed for the calculation of the positions of the sun, moon, and stars. These tables were based on his observations of the heavens and were used by astronomers and navigators for centuries to come.
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