Astronomy and Observational Science
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi
Active 903–986
Astronomy and Observational Science
903–986
Famous for his observations of the stars and constellations, including a major illustrated star catalog.
Field of Achievement
Medieval Muslim astronomers refined observation, instrument design, and planetary calculation in ways that shaped later astronomy across the Islamic world and Europe.
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in astronomy and observational science.
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