Astronomy and Observational Science
Ibn al-Shatir
Active 1304–1375
Astronomy and Observational Science
1304–1375
Refined planetary theory and designed astronomical instruments.
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.
Ibn al-Shatir is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in astronomy and observational science.
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