answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What did Muslim scientists improve once they improved the astrolabe?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Astronomy

Did Muslim scientists invented the astrolabe?

Yes,Muhammad al-Fazari in the 8th century


What is the purpose of NASA?

As of January 5, 2009, the NASA mission statement is "To explore the universe and search for life; to inspire the next generation of explorers ... as only NASA can." However, July 2010 NASA Administrator Charles Bolden stated that his "foremost" mission as the head of America's space exploration agency is to improve relations with the Muslim world.


Who was the Muslim studied the movement of the planets?

buddah beacuse his fat hahahaha


How many countries have a moon on their flags?

There are around a dozen Muslim nations with a crescent moon on their flag, including several former Soviet "republics". Brunei has one in its coat of arms on the flag. Singapore also has a small crescent, although it is not a Muslim nation.


Who is maryam al astrolabi?

In the 10th century, a Muslim woman named Maryam al-Ijliya, also known as Mariam al Astrulabi, took the craft of building astrolabes to the next level. An astrolabe is an ancient device used to measure time and the position of the sun and stars. Mariam is known for her academic brilliance and an exceptionally focused mind that lay the foundation for managing the transportation and communication using astrolabes. Born in Syria during the 10th century, her proclivity in developing astrolabes was inspired by his father, known as Al- Ijliyy al-Asturlabi, who was apprenticed to an astrolabe maker in Baghdad. The design of an astrolabe also required Mariam to work with complex mathematical calculations and precision, but she gradually mastered the designs. This impressed Sayf Al Dawla, the founder of the Emirate of Aleppo that encompassed most of northern Syria and parts of western Jazira. He reigned from 944 to 967 AD. Al Dawla found Mariam’s works very intricate and innovative. As her fame started to grow, he decided to employ her in the court in Aleppo. Besides this. she also helped develop navigation and timekeeping techniques during that time. How do astrolabes invented by Mariam help astronomy? An astrolabe is a device that uses astral bodies like the sun and stars to either tell your position in latitude, or tell the local time. It can also be used to measure celestial events like the wobble of the Earth's axis. It consists of a disk of metal or wood with the circumference marked off within degrees. There was also a movable pointer pivoted at the centre of the disk called alidade. They were useful in determining the position of the sun, moon, stars and the planets which would be used to find the Qibla, determine prayer times and the initial days of Ramadan and Eid. On the other hand, they were also used in the subjects of astronomy, astrology and horoscopes. With an astrolabe, astronomers could calculate the position of celestial objects, the time of day (or night), the time of year, the altitude of any object, the latitude and much more. The significant contributions of Mariam in astronomy were officially recognised when the main-belt asteroid, 7060 Al-Ijliyye, was named after her following the discovery of Henry E. Holt at Palomar Observatory in 1990. Some academic works showed evidence which points out that the astrolabe made by Mariam could be used to precisely establish the mathematical positions of the stars and other celestial objects despite her not having a class in mathematics. In linking mathematics with fine craftsmanship, coupled with excellent metallurgical knowledge, she demonstrated her skills and high level of intellect, which was evidence of her contributions to modern astronomy and to the Islamic religion as well. It is imperative to note that the astrolabe was invented by the Greeks who used it to measure the latitude. In 2016, science-fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor’s novel called ‘Binti’ in which the central character was Mariam received the Nebula Award. Mariam was the inspiration behind the protagonist in her science fiction novella, Binti. Okorafor stated that she learned about Mariam at a book festival in the UAE. The eponymous main character in Binti becomes a young woman who is an expert at crafting astrolabes.

Related questions

Did Muslim scientists improve the astrolabe?

Yes. Astrolabes were further developed in the medieval Islamic world. The Muslim astronomers added angular scales to the astrolabe as well as circles that indicated azimuths on the horizon. This modified astrolabe was widely used throughout the Muslim world. Its main purpose was to aid in navigation and as a way of finding the proper direction for prayer. The first Muslim polymath credited with creating such an astrolabe was Muhammad al-Fazari.


Did Muslim scientists invented the astrolabe?

Yes,Muhammad al-Fazari in the 8th century


Was the astrolabe invented through the Muslim world?

Yes it was


What was the greek tool the Muslim scientist perfected?

The astrolabe


How did Muslims contribute to science?

Muslim scientists who studied the heavens perfected the Greek astrolabe. Sailors use this tool to study the stars and determine their location at sea. They used the astrolabe to measure the size and distance around the Earth. Based on the measurements they figured out Earth is round.


What are the two tools europeans got from the Muslim sailors?

The Two Tools That Europeans Got From The Muslim Sailors We're To Be The Compass And The Astrolabe.


What Greek invention that aided navel travel did the Muslim improve?

The Greek invention that aided navel travel and that was improved upon by the Muslims was Greek fire.


What contributions did we get from Muslims in science?

Muslims were great scientists. Muslim scientists who studied the heavens perfected the astrolabe. Sailors used it to tell what longitude:latitude and where they were on the Earth. When they used the astrolabe to measure the Earth, they realized that it was round. The Muslims were the first to discover this. They experimented with metals and kept records of their work. As a result, they classified themselves as chemists, or the founders of chemistry. Also, Al-Razi was the first to categorize animals, veggies, and minerals. He wrote books for doctors to help them to identify diseases.


What are Names of Muslim Scientists?

Ibn-i-Hayan, Ibnul Haisum are more famous than the other Muslim scientists.


What are the efforts of Muslim scientists in the field of pharmacy and alli ed sciences?

whar are the efforts of Muslim scientists in the field of pharmacy and allied sciences?


How can the Muslims improve?

Muslim improve by improving their faith in Allah Almighty !


Why polymath is associated with Muslim scientists?

Because a large number of Arab scientists were polymaths...