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SUMMARY:Workshop about Astrolabe makers from Morocco
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Qatar - Morocco Year of Culture 2024\, we will highlight famous Moroccan astrolabe makers and showcase examples of their surviving astrolabes.\nThe astrolabe\, a portable astronomical instrument\, was the most important popular scientific tool for almost a millennium. Although it was eventually replaced by other instruments from the 18th century onwards\, the production of astrolabes continued well into the 19th century\, particularly in two Islamic countries: Iran and Morocco. Numerous manuscripts and astrolabes in museums and libraries around the world showcase the richness and beauty of this tradition. Abu Bakr ibn Yusuf and Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad al-Baṭṭūṭī are prominent examples of Moroccan astrolabe makers\, who produced beautiful astronomical instruments prized not only for their functionality but also for their aesthetic beauty.\nDuring this workshop\, participants will be introduced to the history\, parts and use of the astrolabe through an introductory lecture and hands-on workshop.\nThis lecture will be presented by Huseyin Sen\, Information Services Librarian\, QNL Distinctive Collections.\nDate: 30 September 2024 \nTime: 4:30 - 6:30 PM\nLanguage: English \nTarget Audience: Public - 16 years and above \nSeats are limited\, please click the button below to register.\n 
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Qatar National Library, Education City, Al Luqta
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URL:http://events.qnl.qa/event/v89BB
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