1. Who invented the astrolabe (when & where), how did its use spread?
2. What effect did the astrolabe have on previously established trading networks/relationships?
3. WHat conflicts or problems could have contributed to the necessityof the astrolabe’s invention at the time/
4. What does the fact that the astrolabe is Islamic say about the state of the known world during its heyday? Why are Islamic astrolabes so famous?
Finn,
These questions are really good. One thing that you might want to look into is what made the astrolabe so useful. and in what way was it used? This idea is present in the last question but this would be something to look into with more detail. Also comparing it to other astrolabes to see the differences between Islamic ones and those from other cultures.
Astrolabe
1. Who invented the astrolabe (when & where), how did its use spread?
2. What effect did the astrolabe have on previously established trading networks/relationships?
3. WHat conflicts or problems could have contributed to the necessityof the astrolabe’s invention at the time/
4. What does the fact that the astrolabe is Islamic say about the state of the known world during its heyday? Why are Islamic astrolabes so famous?
Finn,
These questions are really good. One thing that you might want to look into is what made the astrolabe so useful. and in what way was it used? This idea is present in the last question but this would be something to look into with more detail. Also comparing it to other astrolabes to see the differences between Islamic ones and those from other cultures.