Ulugh Beg Observatory
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Ulug'bek rasadxonasi
157 m
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March 23
Ulugh Beg was a famous astronomer and statesman who lived in the Middle Ages.
During the Golden Age of Islamic civilization, he made a name for himself in history with his groundbreaking astronomical studies in the Turkestan region.
His books and records laid the foundation for astronomy and space science in the West, and his works were used as reference books for centuries.
Unfortunately, he was overthrown by his own son, ambushed, and martyred—thus becoming immortalized in history.
This is the place where his tomb and the remains of the observatory he established are located. I am sure you have never been to such a historical site before.
Entrance fee: 50,000 sum per person.
April 28
Very impressive statue and worldwide known scientist.
Important info from the internet:
Ulugh Beg was the grandson of the conqueror Tamerlane and was a mathematician and astronomer. He founded an important centre for study at Samarkand staffed with the best scientists of the time. He did important early work on trigonometry.
August 15, 2024
A museum which demonstrates the story of the life of a great scholar, who was able to make one of the biggest achievements of oriental scholars in the medieval age. Ulughbek was the grandson of the great Timur and was prominent for his unique knowledge and understanding of astronomy, for building the best for that period observatory, for being able to obtain the most accurate data on the location of stars and the duration of the year. The only more accurate information was obtained in our days using electronic astronomic tools.
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