Astronomy in the Islamic World: a European Perspective
Richard Kerner
TL;DR
This paper reviews the mathematical and astronomical achievements of the Islamic World during its golden era from a European perspective, highlighting historical contributions and their significance.
Contribution
It provides a European viewpoint on Islamic astronomical history, based on a talk and a recent book chapter, emphasizing historical context and achievements.
Findings
Highlights key Islamic astronomical achievements
Connects Islamic contributions to European scientific history
Summarizes recent scholarly work on the topic
Abstract
Mathematical and astronomical achievements of the Islamic World during its golden era are briefly exposed. Thie article is based on the invited talk delivered remotely at the ICRANet-Isfahan Astronomical meeting, November 2-5, 2021, which, in turn, reproduces major parts of one of the chapters of my book ``Our Celestial Clockwork'', published recently (2021) by the World Scientific.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistorical Astronomy and Related Studies · Diverse Historical and Scientific Studies · Historical and Architectural Studies