FAQ About Hypatia

Hypatia made significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy, continuing the legacy of her father, Theon of Alexandria. She is believed to have written a commentary on Diophantus' 'Arithmetica' and edited Ptolemy's 'Almagest' and 'Handy Tables,' which helped preserve these important works. Her work involved simplifying and improving methods for astronomical calculations and instruments, which played a crucial role in the subsequent development of these sciences.