What did al-Khwarizmi's calendric works focus on?
Calendars
Weather
Stars
Planets
Answer
Calendars were the central focus of al-Khwarizmi's calendric works. He developed methods for calculating the dates of astronomical events, such as the solstices and equinoxes, and for creating calendars that were accurate over long periods of time. His work on calendars was influential in the development of astronomy and timekeeping in both the East and the West.
Unveiling Al-Khwarizmi: The Genius of 9th-Century Mathematics and Astronomy
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