A Synthetic Approach in Maghribi and Ottoman Astronomical Traditions: The Example of an 18thCentury Ottoman Perpetual Calendar for the Latitude of Algiers

Authors : Gaye Danışan

Pages : 79-106

Doi:10.26650/iutd.1510305

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Publication Date : 2024-10-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The lack of a systematic examination of the potential interactions between astronomical and maritime techniques in the Maghribi and Ottoman traditions has hindered the resolution of many issues in the history of science. In this context, an 18th-century Ottoman perpetual calendar prepared for the latitude of Algiers, which is the focus of this research, is significant in demonstrating the integration of the Maghribi-Andalusian astronomical tradition into Ottoman astronomy, particularly through the Magrib region. The critical data in the calendar provides information on astronomical applications on land and at sea, emphasizing the calendar maker’s synthesis of sources from various cultures. Building on this foundation, our article aims to highlight the methodological and historical challenges in studying Ottoman perpetual calendars, as well as the importance and necessity of more in-depth research into the astronomy and maritime traditions among populations in the Maghrib and Ottoman regions.
Keywords : Osmanlı astronomisi, Cezayir, daimî takvim, deniz astronomisi, astronomi aletleri