Rare eleventh-century astrolabe discovery reveals Islamic–Jewish scientific exchange
The Verona astrolabe. Credit: Federica Gigante 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
Elroy Wiers
March 4, 2024