Brief Introduction to Astronomy in the Middle East

Steele, John M.

ISBN 10: 0863564283 / ISBN 13: 9780863564284

Published by Saqi Books, 2008

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2008. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Brief Introduction to Astronomy in the Middle East
• Publisher: Saqi Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863564283
• ISBN 13: 9780863564284
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Middle East was both the birthplace of astronomy and the centre for its development during the medieval period. In this brief introduction John Steele offers an intriguing insight into the Middle Eastern achievements in astronomy and their profound influence on the rest of the world. Amongst other things, the book traces the Late Babylonians’ ingenious schemes for modelling planetary motion. It also reveals how medieval Islamic advances in the study of the heavens, and the design of precise astronomical instruments, led to breakthroughs by Renaissance practitioners such as Copernicus and Kepler. An invaluable introduction to one of the oldest sciences in the world.

About the Author

John M. Steele is a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Durham.