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Al-Sufi published his famous ''Book of Fixed Stars'' in 964, describing much of his work, both in textual descriptions and pictures. | Al-Sufi published his famous ''Book of Fixed Stars'' in 964, describing much of his work, both in textual descriptions and pictures. | ||
[[Al-Biruni]] reports that his work on the ecliptic was carried out in Shiraz. He lived at the Buyid court in Isfahan. | [[Al-Biruni (nonfiction)|Al-Biruni]] reports that his work on the ecliptic was carried out in Shiraz. He lived at the Buyid court in Isfahan. | ||
The lunar crater Azophi and the minor planet 12621 Alsufi are named after him. | The lunar crater Azophi and the minor planet 12621 Alsufi are named after him. | ||
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== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
External links: | External links: | ||
Latest revision as of 18:45, 5 December 2016
'Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Persian: عبدالرحمن صوفی) (December 7, 903 in Rey, Iran – May 25, 986 in Shiraz, Iran) was a Persian astronomer also known as 'Abd ar-Rahman as-Sufi, or 'Abd al-Rahman Abu al-Husayn, 'Abdul Rahman Sufi, 'Abdurrahman Sufi and known in the west as Azophi.
Al-Sufi published his famous Book of Fixed Stars in 964, describing much of his work, both in textual descriptions and pictures.
Al-Biruni reports that his work on the ecliptic was carried out in Shiraz. He lived at the Buyid court in Isfahan.
The lunar crater Azophi and the minor planet 12621 Alsufi are named after him.
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External links:
- Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi @ Wikipedia