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          Cleostratus

          Astronomer of ancient Greece

          This article is about the Greek astronomer.

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          Cleostratus (Greek: Κλεόστρατος; b. c. BC; d. possibly BC) was an astronomer of ancient Greece.

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          He was a native of Tenedos.[1] He is believed by ancient historians to have introduced the zodiac (beginning with Aries and Sagittarius) and the solar calendar. According to J. Webb, Cleostratus took his ideas from the Babylonians.[2]

          There is little primary material to credit any person with the creation or design of the Zodiac.

          Historical research into this has shown translation issues and coincidences including the Tenedos connection with the Philosopher Thales.[3] Historical writings also refer to Cleostratus as a means of establishing a tradition of authority of Greek accomplishments.[4] Continuation of Babylonian cycles is considered not to be scientific progress as the Greeks improved the accuracy of t