Re: History of Astronomy

From: "John-Charles Verbeek" <johncharlesverbeek@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: 8 May 2005 02:02:21 -0700

>>No, the original notion for changing dates to A.D. was due to
the 6th century monk Dionysius Exiguus. <<

I know. I spoke on a Christian calendar, not on an era.

>>For a wonderful summary of astronomical knowledge about this time,
try
to find the book _Sun in the Church_. <

Thank you. What is it answer?

Regards, John-Charles Verbeek
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/johncharlesverbeek/

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References:
- History of Astronomy
  - From: John-Charles Verbeek
- Re: History of Astronomy
  - From: Joseph Lazio

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