Rare eleventh-century astrolabe discovery reveals Islamic–Jewish scientific exchange
Published Date: 3/4/2024
Source: phys.org
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 world. The astronomical instrument was adapted, translated, and corrected for centuries by Muslim, Jewish, and Christian users in Spain, North Africa, and Italy.