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(kl ´´ m ´d z, kl ´´ ) (KEY) , fl. 2d cent., Greek astronomer. In a treatise on the circular theory of heavenly bodies, he recorded several hypotheses, e.g., the earths spherical form and the moons revolutions, which were established by later scientists. |
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