Aristarchus of Samos: On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon

This book provides the Greek text and an English translation of Aristarchus of Samos' On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon, with full introduction, detailed commentary, and relevant scholia. Suitable for students and scholars working on ancient science and astronomy.

Christián C. Carman is Professor and Researcher at the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina, and Research Member of the National Research Council of Argentina (CONICET). He works on topics related to philosophy of science as well as history of ancient astronomy.
Rodolfo P. Buzón is Emeritus Professor of Greek Philology at the Universidad de Buenos Aires and Research Member of the National Research Council of Argentina (CONICET). He has published several works related to classical philology.