Three Islamic Lunar Crescent Visibility Tables
Abstract
In this paper the author describes a method for determining the mathematical structure of a class of Islamic lunar crescent visibility tables. He then applies this method to explain three tables that have not been understood completely in modern times.
- Publication:
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Journal for the History of Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- February 1988
- DOI:
- 10.1177/002182868801900102
- Bibcode:
- 1988JHA....19...29H