Collected here is information regarding 38 of the world's most influential astronomers. To navigate this interactive timeline, zoom by scrolling and pan by clicking and dragging. You can also use the slider and arrows on the right-hand side. Clicking a name will bring up some information about the astronomer.
Note that the names with black icons are associated with Greece, those with green are from the Muslim world, the blue are Byzantine, and the yellow are Indian. The orange, purple, and grey represent early, middle, and late Europeans respectively.
Note that the names with black icons are associated with Greece, those with green are from the Muslim world, the blue are Byzantine, and the yellow are Indian. The orange, purple, and grey represent early, middle, and late Europeans respectively.
Now that you have an idea of the timing of these astronomers' discoveries and who may have been collaborating/competing, head on over to the interactive map to see where these astronomers worked. |