Thousands flock to “Blockbuster” Muslim Heritage Exhibition
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British Science Festival 2009
FSTC at the British Science Festival 2009 collaborating with 1001 Inventions
British Science Association honours Muslim Heritage pioneer
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The Arabic Roots of Modern Astronomy
21st January 2010, 19:00 - 21:00
Arab astronomers profoundly changed our concept of the night sky, from a fearful realm with unpredictable powers over our lives, to an object of scientific curiosity. Discover how Arab science spearheaded the scientific revolution.
Part of ‘The Big Questions’, a series by Imperial College Astrophysics.
Speakers:
Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE, Dept of Physics, University of Surrey
Dr Rim Turkmani, Astrophysics Group, Imperial College London
Facilitator:
Alison Boyle, Curator of Astronomy, Science Museum
Event organised by: Imperial College London