Muslim Scientist: Ibn Yunus The Father of Astronomy

Ibn Yunus is known as one of the greatest astronomers of all time. He was the first man to calculate when a solar eclipse would take place. A crater on the moon was named after him. He is rightly called " The Father of Astronomy "

Other titles in this series:

1. Muslim Scientist: Ibn Al-Baitar Doctor of Natural Medicine

2. Muslim Scientist: Ibn Battuta The Great Traveller

3. Muslim Scientist: Ibn Majid The Master Navigator

4. Muslim Scientist: Ibn Sina the Doctor of Modern Medicine

5. Muslim Scientist: Al Khazini Founder of Gravity Theory