Astronomy and Observational Science
Al-Battani
Active c. 858–929
Astronomy and Observational Science
c. 858–929
Improved astronomical measurements and calculations related to the solar year, eclipses, and planetary motion.
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.
Al-Battani is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in astronomy and observational science.
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