Medieval & Islamic astronomy
Al-Battani
858 – 929 · SY
Biography
Al-Battani (858–929) was an astronomer or scientist associated with SY. Precision observations and improved solar/lunar parameters. In this library, the biography is linked to Astronomical tables and zijes, Solar time and sundials so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Precision observations and improved solar/lunar parameters.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Al-Battani remains visible in modern work on Astronomical tables and zijes, Solar time and sundials and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Kitab az-Zij / astronomical tables (c. 900)
Kitab az-Zij / astronomical tables (c. 900).