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The Legacy of Ulugh Beg |
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By: FSTC Limited, Thu 27 December, 2001
Kevin Krisciunas writes on The Legacy of Ulugh Beg. Although he recognising the crucial role of Islamic observation, he still finds sources of disagreement with the notion that the Samarqand observatory exerted decisive influence on Europe.
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The Muslim Pioneers of Astronomy |
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By: FSTC Limited, Thu 27 December, 2001
Most eminent Muslim astronomers include Al-Battani, al-Sufi, al-Biruni, and Ibn Yunus. They recorded the position of the sun, moon and the stars.
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An overview of Muslim Astronomers |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 26 December, 2001
Al-Battani discovered the notions of trigonometrical ratios used today. Al-Biruni claimed the earth rotated around its own axis. Jabir Ibn Aflah made the first portable celestial sphere to measure and explain the movements of celestial objects. Read more...
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