Byzantine Astronomy

Byzantine astronomy refers to the study of celestial phenomena in the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th centuries. Building on earlier Greek and Roman knowledge, Byzantine scholars preserved and expanded astronomical texts, using them for navigation and calendar-making. They incorporated observations from different cultures, including Arab and Persian contributions. Key developments included improvements in star catalogs and planetary motions. Byzantine astronomy also influenced later European science, acting as a bridge during the Middle Ages, ensuring that essential knowledge about the stars and planets was retained and transmitted through generations.