Islamic Contributions: Astronomy
Although it is unlikely that we will ever know if the Muslims played a role in the development of the telescope, there are several well documented artistic and scientific accomplishments that were either discovered or perfected during The Golden Age of Islam (800-1000 ). During this time, Islamic scholars translated Greek, Indian and Persian texts, studied them, and helped to further investigations in the areas of math, science and medicine. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe drew upon the discoveries and contributions made by the Muslims to the fields of mathematics and the sciences. Yet these accomplishments often remain unappreciated.
Although it is unlikely that we will ever know if the Muslims played a role in the development of the telescope, there are several well documented artistic and scientific accomplishments that were either discovered or perfected during The Golden Age of Islam (800-1000 ). During this time, Islamic scholars translated Greek, Indian and Persian texts, studied them, and helped to further investigations in the areas of math, science and medicine. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe drew upon the discoveries and contributions made by the Muslims to the fields of mathematics and the sciences. Yet these accomplishments often remain unappreciated.
Islamic Astronomy Questions
1.What is the connection between the religion of Islam and the changing phases of the moon?
2. When were the major advances in astronomy made by the Muslims?
3. What is an astrolabe?
4. What did Muslim astronomers think about the Ptolemaic system of astronomy ?
5. What famous Western astronomers built upon Muslim observations and theories about the system of the universe?
6. Why are the contributions important to our present day understanding of astronomy?
7. Who benefited from the astronomical research done by the Muslims?
8. Who was one of the most notable Muslims astronomers? What did he discover?
9. Why is astronomy important to our world today?
1.What is the connection between the religion of Islam and the changing phases of the moon?
2. When were the major advances in astronomy made by the Muslims?
3. What is an astrolabe?
4. What did Muslim astronomers think about the Ptolemaic system of astronomy ?
5. What famous Western astronomers built upon Muslim observations and theories about the system of the universe?
6. Why are the contributions important to our present day understanding of astronomy?
7. Who benefited from the astronomical research done by the Muslims?
8. Who was one of the most notable Muslims astronomers? What did he discover?
9. Why is astronomy important to our world today?
RESOURCES
Background- All groups
How Islam Influenced Science
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95/science.html
Astronomy
Greek Astronomy
http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/vatican.exhibit/exhibit/d-mathematics/Greek_astro.html
Islamic Astronomy
https://explorable.com/islamic-astronomy
Background- All groups
How Islam Influenced Science
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95/science.html
Astronomy
Greek Astronomy
http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/vatican.exhibit/exhibit/d-mathematics/Greek_astro.html
Islamic Astronomy
https://explorable.com/islamic-astronomy