ʿAbd al-ʿAlī al-Bīrjandī

Nizam al-Din al-Birjandi was a prominent Persian astronomer and mathematician from the late medieval Islamic period. Known for his critical contributions to astronomy and mathematics, al-Birjandi made significant advancements in the fields of spherical trigonometry and observational astronomy. His notable works include detailed commentaries on existing astronomical texts, where he offered insights that clarified and expanded upon the theories of his predecessors. His commitment to precise calcul...See more