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Ulugh Beg Observatory
Bedste tid at besøge
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light on the excavation site and fewer tour groups. Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures for exploring the open-air grounds.
Budgettips
Entry costs around 30,000 som (about $2.50). The Samarkand city pass covers admission, and the small on-site museum is included in the ticket price.
Anbefalet til
History buffs, Science and astronomy lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Solo travelers
Planlæg dit besøg
45 minutes to 1 hour
Om
Hurtige fakta: En kæmpe 40 meter sekstant, delvist begravet under jorden, lod Ulugh Beg måle stjernepositioner med forbløffende nøjagtighed i 1420'erne. Hans stjernekatalog over 1.018 stjerner forblev det mest præcise i verden i over 200 år og blev brugt af astronomer fra Istanbul til Indien.
Højdepunkter: Observatoriets hovedinstrument var en kolossal meridianbue udskåret i en rende i bjergsiden, foret med marmor og markeret med præcise gradueringer. Astronomer klatrede ind i denne stentunnel for at følge himmellegemer og brugte intet andet end deres øjne og buens tavse geometri over dem.
Insidertips
- Stand at the center point of the sextant arc to feel the scale of how astronomers aligned their measurements.
- The on-site museum displays a replica of Ulugh Beg's star charts, worth a few minutes before heading outside.
- Combine your visit with nearby Shah-i-Zinda, a 15-minute walk away, for a full morning of Samarkand's wonders.
- Wear sturdy shoes since the site involves walking on uneven stone and gravel paths.
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