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Rare 11th-century star chart reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy
An 11th-century astrolabe — a device used for accurately calculating the date and time based on star positions — found in a museum in Verona, Italy, is clear evidence for scientific exchange ...
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1,000 Years Old Sky Map Is Like ‘World’s First Smartphone,’ Say Scientists
Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. A rare eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe has been discovered in the vaults of a museum in Verona, Italy. One of the oldest ...
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Rare eleventh-century astrolabe discovery reveals Islamic–Jewish scientific exchange
The identification of an eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe bearing both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions makes it one of the oldest examples ever discovered and one of only a handful known in the ...
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Simple Hand Tools Turn Brass And Steel Into An Amazing Astrolabe
And watching someone recreate the feat, such as by building an astrolabe by hand, can be very appealing too. The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical tool of incredible versatility, allowing the ...
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Hogwarts Legacy Lost Astrolabe Quest Guide
As part of the Hogwarts Legacy Lost Astrolabe side quest, players will get the opportunity to swim in the lake and hunt for some sunken treasure. While players are in Lower Hogsfield, they can ...