The oldest star map of the world will be shown at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent
The museum of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent will present the oldest known star charts, the "Book of Fixed Stars", created by astronomer Abd ar-Rahman al-Sufi in 960. The exhibit will be shown as a facsimile, as the original has not been preserved, Ferghana reports. asiaplustj.info »