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Ibn al-Shatir

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Ibn Al-Shatir

 

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0340 - Ibn Al-Shatir

 

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Al Shatir Sundial Presentation

 

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Ibn al-Shatir - Muslim Scientist - Astrolabic Clock - By Dr. Moiz

 

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متل الابن الشاطر

ʿAlāʾ al‐Dīn ʿAlī ibn Ibrāhīm known as Ibn al-Shatir or Ibn ash-Shatir was an Arab astronomer, mathematician and engineer. He worked as muwaqqit in the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and constructed a sundial for its minaret in 1371/72.
  • Personal 

  • Astronomy 

  • Possible influence on Nicolaus Copernicus 

  • Instruments