Eratosthenes of Cyrene (276-194 BC)



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About Eratosthenes of Cyrene (276-194 BC)
Eratosthenes of Cyrene (276-194 BC)- Discusses this early Grecian's discoveries in finding a good approximation of the circumference of the earth, the tilt angle of our planet and a tool for finding prime numbers. Page includes biographical information.