Claudius

Claudius Ptolemy

By MrsYonkers
  • 100

    Claudius Ptolemy's birth

    His birth at 100 AD very long before the renaissance.
  • 120

    Teachings

    It is thought that at about this time he was taught by Theon of Smyrna, or partway through.
  • Claudius Ptolemy begins observations of the stars
    127

    Claudius Ptolemy begins observations of the stars

    He begins learning about/ observing the stars to expand his knowledge of astronomy.
  • 141

    Claudius Ptolemy ends observations of the stars

    He stops observing/ learning.
  • Claudius Ptolemy writes the Almagest
    150

    Claudius Ptolemy writes the Almagest

    the book is very important in astronomy and it has been for 1000 years, and it is his most important works.
  • 170

    Claudius Ptolemey dies

    his death at around 170 AD