Ali Qushji

Uzbek astronomer and mathematician

Ali Qushji - Scientists & Innovators born 1403
Born

1403
622 years ago

Died
Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Uzbekistan

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An Uzbek astronomer, mathematician, and physicist contributed significantly to the fields of astronomy and mathematics during the 15th century. Known for the work on the astronomical tables, Qushji was a prominent figure in the Timurid scientific renaissance. He served at the observatory in Samarkand and authored several important texts, including 'Risalat al-Daruriya,' which addressed various mathematical concepts and methods. His efforts in refining astronomical instruments greatly influenced future studies in astronomy and navigation.

Authored 'Risalat al-Daruriya'

Contributed to astronomical tables

Refined astronomical instruments

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