Autolycus of Pitane was an ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer, known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy in the 4th century BCE. He is often recognized for his work on the properties of geometric figures and his studies related to the motion of celestial bodies. One of his notable works includes a treatise called "Introductions to Astronomy," which discussed various astronomical concepts and laid out rules for observations of celestial phenomena.
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