Astronomy and Observational Science
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi
Active 1201–1274
Astronomy and Observational Science
1201–1274
Advanced mathematical astronomy and helped develop new planetary models.
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.
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in astronomy and observational science.
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