Rare astrolabe discovery in Verona reveals Islamic-Jewish scientific collaboration 900 years ago
The tool enabled users to calculate time and distances, plot the position of the stars, and even forecast the future by casting a horoscope.
An eleventh century Islamic astrolabe bearing both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions makes it one of the oldest examples ever discovered and one of only a handful known in the world. The astronomical instrument was adapted, translated and corrected for centuries by Muslim, Jewish and Christian users.(photo credit: Dr. Federica Gigante)Updated: 
