The star catalogs and astronomical tables prepared from the observations made there were among the most comprehensive works of their era. Ulugh Beg's scientific legacy long served as a reference in astronomy.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Ulugh Beg’s Samarkand Observatory?
- In the 15th century, Ulugh Beg, a grandson of Timur as well as a ruler and astronomer, founded an important observatory in Samarkand.
- When did Ulugh Beg’s Samarkand Observatory happen?
- 1420 CE
- Where did Ulugh Beg’s Samarkand Observatory take place?
- Semerkant