Gurre-nameler Mecmuasi

Manuscript number 116, (Catalogue number 537), TurkishPicture on 8b-9a (gurrename for the year 1096/1684-85)

Two circular calendars, 9a corresponding to the year 1096 (1685). Above and below the circles are explanations on how to use them, with flower and tulip designs in red, yellow and green.

Risala-i hay'a

Writer: Ala ad-Din Ali Kusci (died 879/1474)Commentator: Muslih ad-din al-Ansari al-Lari

Manuscript number 125, PersianPicture on 23b-24a

This manuscript provides information on sunrise and diameter of the sun.

Hulasatu'l-hey'e

Writer: Ali Kusi (died 879/1474)Translator: Katibi er-Rumi Seydi Ali b. Hüseyin (died 970/1562-63)

Manuscript number 124, (Catalogue number 52), TurkishPicture on 62b-63a

This manuscript includes figures on rising and setting of the moon and the sun and the use of compass.

Risala dar hay'a

Manuscript number 130/2, PersianPicture on 44b-45a

This manuscript deals with the constitution of the world by water, air and earth, their proportions and related natural events.

Cedavilu'l-irtifaat (contains irtifa tables of the year 1235/1819-20)

Writer: Salih Efendi el-Mimari (died 1180/1766-67)Manuscript number 185, (Catalogue number 7), Turkish

Picture on 1b

This manuscript contains tables showing sunrise, midday and sunset times and related circulations.

Marifet-name

Writer: Ibrahim Hakki Erzurumi (died 1194/1780)Manuscript number 99, (Catalogue number 59), Turkish

Picture on 13b, Alem-i Lahut

This manuscript deals with the creation of the world and includes subjects such as the shape of the world and planets, Kingdoms on animal, vegetable and nineral; water, earth, air and fire; latitude and dongitude and seven climates.

al-Mulahhas fi ilm al-hay'a

Writer: Mahmud b. Muhamma b. Omar al-Cagmini (died 618/1221)Manuscript number 129/1, Arabic

Picture on 6b

This manuscript shows positions of the stars, lows and altitudes, and astrological houses.

Davetname'den Bazi Parçalar

Writer: Firdevsi-i Tavil (died 16th century)Manuscript number 463, (Catalogue number 605), Turkish

Picture on 8b, Burc-i Kavs

How to cast a horoscope. This manuscript includes the signs, their characteristics and miniaturized symbols.

at-Turuk as-Saniyya fi Alat ar-Ruhaniyya

Writer: Taki ad-din Muhammad b. Maruf al-Hanifi ad-Dimiski (928-994/1521-1585)Manuscript number 96, Arabic

Picture on 20b-21a

Hadiyat al-Muhtadi

Writer: Osman b. Abd al-Mannam (died 960/1553)Manuscript number 65, Arabic

Picture on 59a