Zij-i Sultani(زيج سلطاني)
This project is a Web-Edition of Ulugh Beg's 15th century Star Catalog Zij i-Sultani. It includes an introduction to the Star Catalog, transcription/translation of the preface of a 18th century edition, a comparative analysis of some of the editions digitally available, and a list of known editions of the Zij.
Project Description
This Web-Edition of Ulugh Beg's Zij-i Sultani is developed by Fyza Parviz Jazra as a final assignment of Dr. Elaine Treharne's course on The Human Story in the Archives. This project is also sponsored by the Poetic Media Lab at Stanford.
Introduction
The introduction to the Web-Edition of this Zij will provide a brief background of Ulugh Beg's Madrassa and Observatory in Samarkand. It will then highlight the content of the Star Catalog, and its distinguishing characteristics. The introduction will also bring to light a few different editions of the Zij, showcasing its significance throughout the ages.
Zij-i Sultani MSS
A Comparative analysis of the different editions of the Zij-i Sultani