Astronomica (Manilius)
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The Astronomica, also known as Astronomicon, is a Latin didactic poem about celestial phenomena, written in hexameters and divided into five books. The Astronomica was written c. AD 30–40 by a Roman p
The universe, as described by Manilius, is made up of two spheres: one solid (Earth) and the other hollow (the firmament), resembling this 17th-century depiction in Andreas Cellarius's Harmonia Macrocosmica.
Most of the work's fifth book deals with the myth of Andromeda (left), Perseus (upper right), and a sea monster (lower right).
The Astronomica was rediscovered by Poggio Bracciolini c. 1416–17.
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Marcus Manilius
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Marcus Manilius was a Roman poet, astrologer, and author of a poem in five books called Astronomica.
Astronomica (Manilius)
…celestial phenomena, written in hexameters and divided into five books. The Astronomica was written c. AD 30–40 by a Roman poet whose name was likely Marcus Manilius; little is known of Manilius, and although there is evidence that the Astronomica was probably read by many other Roman writers, no surviving works…
Manilius. The sphere.; artwork by Wenceslaus Hollar
Manilius (Lunar Orbiter 4)