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Ali Qushji: The Visionary Astronomer Who Opened the Door to a New Universe (1403–1474)

Ali Qushji is remembered today as one of the most remarkable scholars of the late medieval Islamic world. A mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and teacher, he played a crucial role in shaping the scientific identity of the early Ottoman Empire. Yet his influence stretches far beyond political borders. By boldly questioning the long-standing cosmology of Aristotle and insisting that astronomy should stand on its own as a scientific discipline, Ali Qushji helped lay intellectual foundations that would later support heliocentric thinking. This article explores his extraordinary life—beginning in the scholarly circles of Samarkand, continuing through his journeys across Iran and Anatolia, and culminating in his transformative impact on Ottoman science. Written in straightforward language, it reveals the genius of a man whose ideas helped prepare the world for a new understanding of the cosmos. Early Life in a City of Scholars Ali Qushji was born in 1403 in Samarkand, one of the br...
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