Ibn Yunus

Astronomer, Deceased Person

0950 – 1009

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Who was Ibn Yunus?

Abu al-Hasan 'Ali ibn 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Ahmad ibn Yunus al-Sadafi al-Misri was an important Egyptian Muslim astronomer and mathematician, whose works are noted for being ahead of their time, having been based on meticulous calculations and attention to detail.

The crater Ibn Yunus on the Moon is named after him.

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Born
0950
Religion
  • Islam
Profession
Died
1009

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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