al-Khujandi’s Astrolabe (IMAGE)

University of Sharjah

al-Khujandi’s Astrolabe

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Besides its ability to provide precise measurements of altitude, exact local time, and position of shining starts, al-Khujandi’s astrolabe is of astounding beauty.

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The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha: Marc Pelletreau (SI.5.1999)

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