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Was Al-Kindi involved in astronomical research?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only as a hobby

  • Only in his early years

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Al-Kindi was a polymath who made significant contributions to many fields of science, including astronomy. He was one of the first Muslim astronomers to write extensively on the subject, and his work was influential in the development of Islamic astronomy. Al-Kindi also made important contributions to the development of the astrolabe, a device used for measuring the positions of celestial bodies.
The Trailblazing Mind: Exploring the Legacy of Al-Kindi

The Trailblazing Mind: Exploring the Legacy of Al-Kindi

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