In Synchrony with the Heavens, Volume 2 Instruments of Mass Calculation Vol. 2(Studies X-XVIII) |
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| Author:
| King, David |
| Series title: | Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-14188-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2005 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $337.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first investigation of timekeeping by the sun and stars and the regulation of the astronomically-defined times of Muslim prayer. The study is based on over 500 medieval astronomical manuscripts first identified by the author. A second volume, also published by Brill, deals with astronomical instruments for timekeeping and other computing devices.
This is the first investigation of timekeeping by the sun and stars and the regulation of the astronomically-defined times of Muslim prayer. The study is based on over 500 medieval astronomical manuscripts first identified by the author. A second volume, also published by Brill, deals with astronomical instruments for timekeeping and other computing devices.