Three Islamic Lunar Crescent Visibility Tables

J. P. Hogendijk

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Three Islamic Lunar Crescent Visibility Tables

J. P. Hogendijk

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	29-44
Number of pages	16
Journal	Journal for the History of Astronomy
Volume	19
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/002182868801900102
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 1988
Externally published	Yes

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