Medieval & Islamic astronomy
Al-Biruni
973 – 1048 · UZ, IR
Biography
Al-Biruni (973–1048) was an astronomer or scientist associated with Central Asia, Iran. Combined astronomy, geodesy and mathematics to measure Earth and compare astronomical traditions. In this library, the biography is linked to Islamic Golden Age astronomy, Solar time and sundials so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Combined astronomy, geodesy and mathematics to measure Earth and compare astronomical traditions.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Al-Biruni remains visible in modern work on Islamic Golden Age astronomy, Solar time and sundials and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Al-Qanun al-Masudi (11th century)
Al-Qanun al-Masudi (11th century).