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An 11th-century astrolabe from Córdoba turns 1,000 years old, now on display at Scotland’s National Museum.
An 11th-century astrolabe, crafted in Córdoba, Spain, by Muhammad ibn al-Saffar and dated to 1026–1027 AD, has turned 1,000 years old, marking a milestone in scientific history.
One of Europe’s oldest surviving signed and dated astrolabes, it was used for timekeeping, navigation, and astronomy.
Now on permanent display at the National Museum of Scotland, the instrument was gifted in 1959 by James H. Farr, who said he bought it from a second-hand shop in Edinburgh.
Dr. Rebekah Higgitt of the museum highlighted its enduring significance in connecting science, history, and culture, underscoring how ancient knowledge continues to inform modern understanding.
Un astrolabio del siglo XI de Córdoba cumple 1.000 años, ahora expuesto en el Museo Nacional de Escocia.