Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari 1266 - 1316

This 13th-century brass astrolabe, crafted by ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari, was created for the purpose of astronomical observation and calculation. The intricate design incorporates Arabic numerals and script, representing the advancements in Islamic science during the medieval period. The astrolabe, a crucial tool for determining celestial positions, exemplifies the ingenuity of Islamic astronomers and their contributions to the field of astronomy. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.