AUTHOR'S ARTICLES
The Instruments of Istanbul Observatory
by Sevim Tekeli Published on: 8th June 2008
In this article, Professor Sevim Tekeli, an outstanding scholar in the history of Ottoman science, describes the instruments built by Taqî al-Dîn Ibn Ma'ruf and his team at the Istanbul observatory (was in activity between…
Al-Urdi’s Article on ‘The Quality of Observation’
by Sevim Tekeli Published on: 31st January 2007
Astronomy has for a long time been of keen interest of Muslims throughout centuries. This article by Professor Sevim Tekeli highlights the quality and precision of observations made by al-Urdi.
The Oldest Map of Japan Drawn by Mahmud of Kashgar
by Sevim Tekeli Published on: 3rd January 2007
Although the Japanese map was included for the first time in a world atlas in the 15th century, the very first map of Japan was drawn by Mahmud of Kashgar in early 11th century.
Professor Sevim Tekeli – a short autobiography
by Sevim Tekeli Published on: 24th August 2005
Sevim Tekeli is Emeritus Professor, History of Science Department at Ankara University, a student of Professor Aydin Sayili. This article is based on her answers in a brief interview conducted recently by Dr Salim Ayduz.
Earliest maps of America
by Sevim Tekeli Published on: 4th January 2005
The earliest maps made of America by Columbus have all since been lost. However, a number of very early and accurate maps exist which were made by Piri Reis based on material including the maps…