What is another word for ptolemy?
Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊlmi] (IPA) 
Ptolemy was an ancient astronomer and mathematician who greatly contributed to the fields of astronomy and astrology. There are several synonyms for the word "Ptolemy", including "Claudius Ptolemaeus", "Ptolemaeus", and "Ptolemaios". These names are derived from the Greek name of the astronomer, which was "Κλαύδιος Πτολεμαῖος" (Klaudios Ptolemaios). Another synonymous term associated with Ptolemy is the "Ptolemaic System", which refers to the geocentric model of the solar system that he proposed. Ptolemy's work was considered to be highly influential in the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, and his legacy continues to be felt in modern astronomy and astrology.
