A Brief Introduction to Astronomy in the Middle East (Paperback)

The Middle East was both the birthplace of astronomy and the centre for its development during the medieval period. John M. Steele traces the development of the Late Babylonians' ingenious schemes for modelling planetary motion. He reveals how medieval Islamic advances in the study of the heavens, and the design of precise astronomical instruments, led to breakthroughs by Renaissance practitioners such as Copernicus and Kepler. Steele offers a fascinating insight into the history of astronomy in the Middle East and its profound influence on the rest of the world.

General

Imprint:	Saqi Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	May 2008
Authors:	John M. Steele
Dimensions:	195 x 130 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	140
ISBN-13:	978-0-86356-428-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-86356-428-3
Barcode:	9780863564284

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