[Zīj-i sulṭānī].

زيج سلطانى

Description

Main Author

Ulugh Beg, 1394-1449.

Related Names

Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944, former owner,
Muslim World Manuscripts (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

Language(s)

Persian

Published

[Iran?], 1836.

Subjects

Manuscripts, Persian.
Islamic calendar.
Astronomy, Medieval.
Astronomy, Arab.
Manuscripts, Persian.
Islamic calendar.
Astronomy, Medieval > Astronomy, Medieval / Tables > Astronomy, Medieval / Tables / Early works to 1800.
Astronomy, Arab > Astronomy, Arab / Tables > Astronomy, Arab / Tables / Early works to 1800.
Diagrams.
Tables (documents)
Manuscripts (documents)
Codices (bound manuscripts)
Tables.
Early works.
diagrams.
tables (documents)
manuscripts (documents)
codices (bound manuscripts)

Summary

Copy of the astronomical tables of Ulugh Beg with instructions on calendar conversions, stars and their positions.

Note

Shelfmark: MS Or 1.
Origin: Copy completed in 1252 AH (f. 184v).
Decoration: Some diagrams in red; numerous tables in red and black; textblock border-ruled in double red; rubrications in red.
Script: Written in nastaʻlīq in black ink; pointed.
Layout: 24-32 long lines; border-ruled in red.
Title provided by cataloger.
Manuscript codex.
Also available as a digital facsimile.

Physical Description

194 foliated leaves : paper, tables ; 245 x 155 (205 x 120) mm, bound to 255 x 165 mm

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