By Jane Fitzpatrick

The night sky has fascinated the Islamic world for centuries, and its guiding lights have been incorporated into both sacred and secular spaces for ambitious travelers and inspired beholders alike. 

"Celestial Bodies" is the seventh installation of the Arts of Islam series. Interact with the images and audio at your own pace, and stargaze with early Muslim leaders and scholars!

Sources:

• Carey, Moya. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture." Lorenz Books.

• Sardar, Marika. “Astronomy and Astrology in the Medieval Islamic World.” Department of Islamic Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. August 2011. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/astr/hd_astr.htm.