 Astronomica (Manilius)

"Astronomica" is a Roman didactic poem written by the astrologer and poet Marcus Manilius in the 1st century AD, specifically during the reign of Augustus. The work is one of the few surviving texts on astrology from antiquity and consists of five books. It combines elements of astrology, astronomy, and philosophy, presenting a comprehensive view of the celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs.