Besides creating the system of concentric spheres that formed the basis for the Ptolemaic epicyclic model of the solar system, what other significant accomplishment is attributed to this notable disciple of Plato?

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13 Apr 2023
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While he is known for establishing the concentric spheres underlying the Ptolemaic system, this distinguished follower of Plato also accurately calculated the solar year to be 365 days and six hours long, a remarkably precise measurement for his time.

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