User:Vsion

The Book of Fixed Stars (Arabic: كتاب صور الكواكب kitāb suwar al-kawākib, literally The Book of the Shapes of Stars) is an astronomical text written by Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Azophi) around 964. Following the Graeco-Arabic translation movement in the 9th century AD, the book was written in Arabic, the common language for scholars across the vast Islamic territories, although the author himself was Persian. It was an attempt to create a synthesis of the comprehensive star catalogue in Ptolemy's Almagest (books VII and VIII) with the indigenous Arabic astronomical traditions on the constellations (notably the Arabic constellation system of the Anwā'). The original manuscript no longer survives as an autograph, however, the Book of Stars has survived in later-made copies. This image from the book shows the constellation of Orion, in mirror image as if on a celestial globe, and is from a copy in the Bodleian Library dated to the 12th century AD.Ilustration credit: Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi

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Awards

For the excellent work you have produced for Singapore-related articles since your splashing entry into wikipedia, I hereby bestow the **Exceptional Newcomer Award** upon you! We look forward to many more of your extraordinary edits! :D - Huaiwei 12:27, 11 Jun 2005 (UTC)

I, Tito xd, award you this barnstar for your impressive contributions to the Hurricane Katrina article. --Tito xd 06:46, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

For your great contributions to Singapore-related topics, and the Current events page, I award you the **Original Barnstar**. Good job! Oh yes, your base maps. --Ter e nc e Ong (恭喜发财) 10:18, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

For your tireless contributions to and maintenance of articles on Singapore, especially those pertaining to its history, politics and current events. —Sengkang 01:57, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

The Graphic Designer's Barnstar

Dear Vsion, it's a pity that your contributinos go unnoticed and unappreciated. Therefore, sir, I, Tan Ding Xiang, hand over the Graphic Designers' Barnstar for your excellent skills in Singapore map-making!-- 陈鼎翔贡献 Chat with Tdxiang on IRC! 08:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

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