Proposition 9. The diameter of the sun is greater than 18 times, but less than 20 times, the diameter of the moon. (Aristarchus of Samos)

Proposition 9. The diameter of the sun is greater than 18 times, but less than 20 times, the diameter of the moon.

Aristarchus of Samos

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