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The Ramadan Moon | هلال رمضان

Moon-sighting is contentious. She's the astronomer who settles the arguments. He's the imam who relies on her—and comes to rely on her for more.

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Astronomy Ambition

Layla Al-Rashid•2 min read

Astrophysicist Nadia hunts for exoplanets from Saudi observatory. When colleague Dr. Osei shares her telescope time, stars align personally. 'Al nujum la tuhsaa' (النجوم لا تحصى) - Stars are countless.

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Astronomy Tower

Layla Al-Rashid•3 min read

Astronomer Layla studies stars from her remote observatory. When astrophysicist Dr. Singh visits to collaborate, their research transcends science. 'Al nujum shahda 'ala al hubb' (النجوم شهادة على الحب) - Stars witness love.

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Illizi Infinity

Yasmina Khadra•2 min read

Tafat guides stargazers in Illizi's clear Saharan skies. When astronomer Elena arrives mapping dark-sky sites, she shows her constellations that science hasn't named. 'El nejma twarri el triq' (النجمة تورّي الطريق) - Stars show the way.

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The Bethlehem Star

Layla Khalidi•3 min read

Tour guide Mariam shows pilgrims the holy sites by day—but it's the astronomer Karim who shows her the real stars, and a different kind of heaven.

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The Night of Stars | لَيْلَةُ النُّجُومِ

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

An astronomer saves the Sultan's fleet using his knowledge of the stars

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The Star Reader's Prophecy | نُبُوءَةُ قارِئِ النُّجُومِ

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

An astronomer predicts a disaster and must convince the Sultan before it's too late

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The Astronomer's Mistress of Samarkand | عَشِيقَةُ الفَلَكِيِّ في سَمَرْقَنْد

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Under the great observatory's dome, a renowned astronomer maps the heavens while his voluptuous assistant teaches him the constellations of the flesh.

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