Aratus's astronomical poem is a masterpiece of ancient Greek literature that has been admired for centuries. In this edition, Ottley provides a new translation of the work, accompanied by its Latin translation by Cicero. The result is a rich and vivid exploration of the heavens that offers insights into the scientific and philosophical thinking of the Classical world. With detailed annotations and helpful illustrations, this is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.