Astronomy and Observational Science
Al-Fazari
Active 8th century
Astronomy and Observational Science
8th century
Among the earliest astronomers associated with the translation and adaptation of astronomical knowledge into Arabic.
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-Fazari is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in astronomy and observational science.
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