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Istanbul Observatory

In 1575, when the Ottoman empire was at its height, the astronomer Taqi ad-Din founded an observatory at Galata (now part of Istanbul, Turkey). This painting of the time shows the astronomers with their equipment, which includes a globe, a sand glass for timing, items for drawing, and all kinds of sighting devices.

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Istanbul Observatory

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In 1575, when the Ottoman empire was at its height, the astronomer Taqi ad-Din founded an observatory at Galata (now part of Istanbul, Turkey). This painting of the time shows the astronomers with their equipment, which includes a globe, a sand glass for timing, items for drawing, and all kinds of sighting devices.

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Album / Science Source / New York Public Library

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2730 x 4136 px | 32.3 MB

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23.1 x 35.0 cm | 9.1 x 13.8 in (300 dpi)

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