Astronomy and Observational Science
Al-Farghani
Active c. 800–870
Astronomy and Observational Science
c. 800–870
Known for influential works on the structure of the heavens and for making astronomy more accessible through clear summaries.
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-Farghani is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in astronomy and observational science.
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