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What is the name of a Muslim astronomer who is believed to have discovered the galaxy of Andromeda in the tenth century?
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi was a Persian astronomer of the 10th century, who wrote the 'Book of Fixed Stars' in 964 AD. He is thought to have made the first recorded observation of the Andromeda galaxy, although it wasnt recognised as a separate galaxy from our own until well into the 20th century.
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Who discovered Andromeda?
Interesting question. The earliest reference I can find was that of the Persian astronomer, And al-Rahman al-Sufi who described it as a 'nebulous smear'. This was in 964AD! It was described by German astronomer Simon Marius observing through a telescope in 1764.
When was the Andromeda Galaxy discovered?
The Andromeda Galaxy is one of the few galaxies that is observable with the naked eye. Because of this, it cannot be said to be "discovered" as it has obviously been viewed by "man" since the earliest times.
What was the instrument used to find the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda galaxy was discovered using a telescope. Specifically, it was first observed by Persian astronomer Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi in the 10th century using a basic refracting telescope. Subsequent observations have been made with more advanced telescopes to study Andromeda in greater detail.
Who discovered the Andromeda galaxy?
The earliest recorded observation of the Andromeda Galaxy was in 964 CE by the Persian astronomer, Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Azophi) who described it as a "small cloud" in his Book of Fixed Stars. Other star charts of that period have it labeled as the Little Cloud. The first description of the object based on telescopic observation was given by Simon Marius in 1612. Charles Messier catalogued it as object M31 in 1764 and incorrectly credited Marius as the discoverer, unaware of Al Sufi's earlier work.
Who discovered the Andromeda constellation?
The Andromeda constellation has been known since ancient times and its discovery cannot be credited to a single individual. It was included in Ptolemy's list of 48 constellations in the 2nd century and has been observed by various civilizations throughout history.
Who discovered Andromeda?
Interesting question. The earliest reference I can find was that of the Persian astronomer, And al-Rahman al-Sufi who described it as a 'nebulous smear'. This was in 964AD! It was described by German astronomer Simon Marius observing through a telescope in 1764.
Who disvovered cassiopeia?
Cassiopeia was discovered by a Greek astronomer named Ptolemy in the 2nd century.
When was the Andromeda Galaxy discovered?
The Andromeda Galaxy is one of the few galaxies that is observable with the naked eye. Because of this, it cannot be said to be "discovered" as it has obviously been viewed by "man" since the earliest times.
What was the instrument used to find the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda galaxy was discovered using a telescope. Specifically, it was first observed by Persian astronomer Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi in the 10th century using a basic refracting telescope. Subsequent observations have been made with more advanced telescopes to study Andromeda in greater detail.
Who discovered the constillation pegasus?
It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. (Wikipedia)
Who discovered the Andromeda galaxy?
The earliest recorded observation of the Andromeda Galaxy was in 964 CE by the Persian astronomer, Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Azophi) who described it as a "small cloud" in his Book of Fixed Stars. Other star charts of that period have it labeled as the Little Cloud. The first description of the object based on telescopic observation was given by Simon Marius in 1612. Charles Messier catalogued it as object M31 in 1764 and incorrectly credited Marius as the discoverer, unaware of Al Sufi's earlier work.
Which astronomers discovered five larger moon of uranus?
The five larger moons of Uranus—Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon—were discovered by the British astronomer William Herschel in the late 18th century. Herschel initially discovered Titania and Oberon in 1787, followed by the discovery of Umbriel and Ariel in 1851 by the astronomer William Lassell. Miranda was later discovered in 1948 by the American astronomer Gerard Kuiper.
Who discovered the Andromeda constellation?
The Andromeda constellation has been known since ancient times and its discovery cannot be credited to a single individual. It was included in Ptolemy's list of 48 constellations in the 2nd century and has been observed by various civilizations throughout history.
Which astronomer was the first to describe earth as a sphere?
The Greek philosophers discovered the earth was spherical in the 6th century BC. Parmenides also discovered this in the 5th century BC. In 330 BC Aristotle put for the position based on physical theory and observational evidence.
In what year was the planet Urunus discovered?
It was in the18th century that Uranus was identified as a planet. It had been observed in the previous century, but was thought to be a star.
Who was the discoverer of the constellation Pyxis?
The Pyxis constellation was discovered in the 18th century by French astronomer, Nicolas Louis de Lacaille and was originally called the Pyxis Nautica.
What astronomer discovered eight comets?
Many astronomers have discovered that many comets. For example, David Levy is the discoverer or co-discoverer of 22 comets.
