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Rare 11th-century star map reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy

An 11th-century astrolabe, a device used to accurately calculate date and time based on star positions, housed in a museum in Verona, Italy, is clear evidence of scientific exchange and cooperation between Muslim, Jewish and Christian peoples, a new study finds. puts . astrolabe It stands out because it was built by Muslim craftsmen and… Read More »