11th Century Astrolabe Reveals Cross-Cultural Scientific Collaboration in Medieval Spain
• Ancient astrolabe dating to 11th century discovered in museum collection in Verona, Italy • Astrolabes were intricate astronomical instruments used for mapping stars and determining time and location • This astrolabe showed evidence of use and modifications by Muslims, Jews, and Christians over centuries • Its evolving design and inscriptions reflected scientific collaboration in medieval Spain and beyond • Adding revisions to astrolabe was like adding new apps to a smartphone, enhancing its capabilities