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Maragha Observatory
Founded in 1259 under the patronage of Ilkhan Hulegu and led by Nasir al-Din Tusi, the Maragha Observatory in present-day Iran gathered astronomers f…
Timeline
- 1259Maragha · IranIn 1259, after conquering West Asia, Hulegu Khan built a large observatory at Maragha, recruiting scholars such as Nasir al-Din Tusi and incorporating scientific institutions into the khanate's governing system.
- 1260Maragha Observatory · IranThe observatory was equipped with large quadrants and armillary spheres; teams of scholars conducted systematic observations, revised models of planetary motion, and compiled precise astronomical tables, establishing the scholarly tradition of the Maragha school.
Sources
- Nasir al-Din al-Tusi and the Maragha Observatory — A. I. Sabra
- Islamic Astronomy and the Maragha School https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nasir-al-Din-al-Tusi