Understanding Ptolemy's Almagest (Book VI - Eclipses)

Ptolemy's Almagest dominated astronomical thought from when it was written in the 2nd century CE, until the 16th century. Yet, as historically important as this work is, its nearly impossible to find out anything beyond a surface level understanding of what it contained.

This video covers Book VI, exploring how to predict and calculate eclipses.

Teaser - 0:00
Channel Intro - 1:33
Warning - 1:52
Chapter 1 - 2:24
Chapter 2 - 4:10
Chapter 3 - 6:36
Chapter 4 - 7:06
Chapter 5 - 9:50
Chapter 6 - 14:57
Chapter 7 - 18:40
Chapter 8 - 21:16
Chapter 9 - 21:25
Chapter 10 - 24:55
Chapter 11 - 27:49
Chapter 12 - 32:39
Chapter 13 - 32:58
Conclusion 33:48