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Date

April 11, 2019 1:00PM

Name

The Moon in Islamic Astronomy
with Dr. Ingrid Hehmeyer

Description

Join Ryerson University professor Dr. Ingrid Hehmeyer to learn about the moon’s role in Islamic astronomy. This talk will cover Islam’s lunar calendar, the religious foundation for scholarly moon research, and a case study from Yemen where water allocation was timed based on the moon’s path against the background of the fixed stars. Dr. Ingrid Hehmeyer offers a richer understanding of humanity’s relationship with our nearest celestial neighbour.

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