Medieval & Islamic astronomy
Ulugh Beg
1394 – 1449 · UZ
Biography
Ulugh Beg (1394–1449) was an astronomer or scientist associated with Central Asia. Built the Samarkand observatory and produced a high-precision pre-telescopic star catalogue. In this library, the biography is linked to Stellar positions and catalogs, Islamic Golden Age astronomy so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Built the Samarkand observatory and produced a high-precision pre-telescopic star catalogue.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Ulugh Beg remains visible in modern work on Stellar positions and catalogs, Islamic Golden Age astronomy and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Zij-i Jadid-i Kuragoni (15th century)
Zij-i Jadid-i Kuragoni (15th century).