A Mathematical Analysis of the Theory of Horizontal Sundials in the Ottoman Period: The Case of Risālah of Ruhāma

As the prayer times are determined according the sun’s position, the theory of sundials, how to draw and design them, hold a significant place in the history of Islamic astronomy. All Muslim scientists working on applied and theoretical sciences have books on this subject. Besides, as it was a part...

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Main Authors: Atilla Bir, Şinasi Acar, Mustafa Kaçar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Studies Association (ILEM) 2015-05-01
Series:Nazariyat: Journal for the History of Islamic Philosophy and Sciences
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Online Access:https://nazariyat.org/content/5-sayilar/2-2/3-m0007/atilla-bir-sinasi-acar-mustafa-kacar.pdf