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Ottoman observatory astronomers and astrologers headed by the müneccimbaşı (chief astrologer) using the sextant. Astronomy was a very important discipline in the Ottoman Empire. Taqi al-Din later built the Constantinople Observatory of Taqi ad-Din in 1577, where he carried out astronomical observations until 1580.
Marching band and military band: The marching band and military band both have their origins in the Ottoman military band, performed by the Janissary since the 16th century. [137] Matchlock volley fire: Volley fire with matchlocks was first implemented in 1526 when the Ottoman Janissaries utilized it during the Battle of Mohács. [138]
Here is a list of Ottoman scientists by century. Before the 16th century. Kadi zada al Rumi (1364–1429), mathematician and astronomer;
The Ottoman cavalry sabre, or kilij (Ottoman Turkish: قلج, romanized: kılıc, Ottoman Turkish pronunciation: [/cɯlɯtʃ/]), is the Ottoman variant of the Turko-Mongol sabres originating in Central Asia. It was designed for mounted close combat, which was preferred by Turkish and Mamluke troops.
Pages in category "Turkish inventions" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. ... Ottoman military band; Ottoman miniature; P. Papakha; Pardus ...
Pages in category "Science and technology in the Ottoman Empire" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
When the Ottoman empire had occupied Tunisia, the Scientific Deterioration of Tunisia has not been efficiently inhibited. The unique institution that had contributed to avoid a catastrophic situation for the common knowledge in Tunisia is the Zitouna University that had developed during successive Ottoman periods and that gives courses which are specialized in social sciences and humanities ...
Takiyüddin, Ottoman polymath, astronomer; Semih Tezcan, civil engineer; Hüseyin Tevfik Pasha, mathematician; Mehmet Toner, cryobiologist, biomedical engineer [5] Özlem Türeci, physician, scientist and entrepreneur; co-founded the biotechnology company BioNTech