Conon of Samos

Conon of Samos was a Greek astronomer and mathematician. He is primarily remembered for naming the constellation Coma Berenices.

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Who was born first?

• Conon of Samos and Philo of Byzantium were born the same year
• Conon of Samos and Nicomedes were born the same year
• Conon of Samos was born 4 years before Eratosthenes
• Conon of Samos was born 18 years before Apollonius of Perga
• Conon of Samos was born 30 years after Aristarchus of Samos

Timeline

1. Aristarchus of Samoscirca 310 BC – circa 230 BC
2. Conon of Samos (this page)circa 280 BC – circa 220 BC
3. Nicomedescirca 280 BC – circa 210 BC
4. Philo of Byzantiumcirca 280 BC – circa 220 BC
5. Eratosthenes276–194 BC
6. Apollonius of Pergacirca 262 BC – circa 190 BC

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