IO Islamic 3787 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
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Astrolabes and astronomy
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Collection of works on astrolabes and astronomy
1. ff. 1-33Manual on the use of astrolabes, with details on astronomy and mathematics, organised into 50 bāb, but lacking a preface, title, or the author's name
The work may be identical with the Irshād of Nāṣir al-Dīn Ḥaydar ibn Muḥammad Shīrāzī
Language(s): Persian2. ff. 23v-29rCommentary on Nasir al-Din Tusi's treatise on the astrolabe, the Bīst bāb
Language(s): Persian3. ff. 118-132Author:Title: Treatise on astrology, beginning abruptly without preface, and not stating the title or author's name
Dated Jum. II 1107/1696
Language(s): PersianPhysical Description
Form: codexExtent: 132 ff.Dimensions (leaf): 206 × 120 mm.Dimensions (written):Hand(s)
History
Origin: 17th-18th centuries CE ; IndiaRecord Sources
Based on unpublished description in Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts in the India Office Library, vol. 3. Available on British Library Digitised Manuscripts, manuscript number: MSS Eur E207/24_f047rAvailability
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