Ulugbek’s observatory. Among historical monuments of Samarkand observatory takes particular place, constructed by Ulugbek in 1. Chupanat altitude. By Babur’s words, which saw the observatory, it was three- storied covered with beautiful glazed titles building of round form 4. ![]()
In the main hall huge instrument was placed for observations of Moon, Sun, and other stars of the vault of heaven. Observatory was unique construction for its time. The basis of observatory was giant goniometer (vertical circle), radius of circle was equal 4. The main instrument- sextant- was oriented with amazing exactness by line of meridian from south to north. Test establishments of modern astronomers Kastalsk and Sheglov are the evidence to it. Sizes of the main instrument, lucky construction, scientific knowledge of Ulugbek and his companion- in- arms provided amazing exactness of astronomic observations. Contribution of creation astronomic catalog- “Zidji- Gurgani”, known as “Star tables of Ulugbek” belongs to Ulugbek. Whole galaxy of great scientists was working on them for a long period and finished them to 1. Everything that observation and experience had known about planets movement, is delivered for keeping to this book”- Ulugbek was writing. Media: Oil on Cardboard. Size: 14x8.5 cm /// 5.5x3.3 inches. Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) --Gala-concert of musical creative television project Zo’r-Zo’r Star was held at Istiqlol Palace on 7 June 2013. The project is organized by Fund Forum and Beeline trademark. Ulugbek Observatory - the largest astronomical facility of the Middle Ages. Built in 1420-1428, respectively, the observatory Ulugbek had huge dimensions at the time. The serious errors which he found in previous Arabian star catalogues. L'observatoire du prince Ulugh Beg. The observatory and memorial museum of Ulugbek; Bukhara Ulugbek Madrasah. Mirzo Ulug'bek Observatory, Samarkand. Email or Phone: Password. Shokirjon Shoyusupov — 5 star Mirzo Ulug'bek (1394-1449) was the grandson of the great king Amir. Ulugh Beg Observatory reviews and photos plus tickets and tour deals. Samarkand, Uzbekistan Show Prices. ![]() In this work basics of astronomic observations are summarized, made by east scientists. Exactness of observations of Samarkand astronomers is amazing because they were made without help of optical instruments, with unaided eye. Astronomic tables contents coordinates of 1. His catalog did not lose its value in our days. With amazing exactness made the calculation of the length of star year, which by Ulugbek’s calculation is equal to 3. Actual length of star year by modern data is 3. Thus the mistake is only less that one minute. After Ulugbek’s death observatory was destroyed and robbed by religious fans. Only in 1. 90. 8 archaeologist Vyatkin found first document where location of observatory was mentioned. Unfortunately only underground part of sextant and basis of the building were saved. By found documents scientists made the model of the observatory. Remarkable scientific center was destroyed, valuable library was plundered, and scientists were chased away. Sheikhs announced the hill as the place of grave “Forty virgins” and built here mausoleum, place of pilgrimage, bringing big profits to hypocrites. Like this Samarkand priesthood was trying to suppress in people member of torch of science- Ulugbek and his observatory.
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