Medieval & Islamic astronomy
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi
903 – 986 · IR
Biography
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (903–986) was an astronomer or scientist associated with Iran. Star catalogues and descriptions of deep-sky objects. In this library, the biography is linked to Islamic Golden Age astronomy, Constellations and star lore so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Star catalogues and descriptions of deep-sky objects.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi remains visible in modern work on Islamic Golden Age astronomy, Constellations and star lore and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Book of Fixed Stars (964)
Book of Fixed Stars (964).