Who was Hipparchus first to create quantitative and accurate models for?
The Sun and Moon
The Stars
The Planets
The Earth
Answer
The ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was the first to create quantitative and accurate models for the Sun and Moon. His models were based on observations that he made over many years, and they allowed him to predict the positions of the Sun and Moon in the sky with great accuracy.
The Legacy of Hipparchus: Exploring the Cosmic Genius
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