Fatin Gökmen

Fatin Gökmen, born on January 6, 1877, in Akseki, Ottoman Empire, was a notable Turkish astronomer and politician. His father was a traditional Islamic scholar. Gökmen received his primary education in Akseki and Alanya. He passed away in 1955 in Istanbul, Turkey. Gökmen dedicated a significant portion of his career, nearly fifteen years, to the Kandilli Observatory. During his tenure, he was responsible for installing several Zeiss lenses. His scholarly contributions include writing multiple books on the history of Islamic astronomy. Beyond his scientific pursuits, Gökmen was also involved in Turkish politics. He attended Istanbul University from 1933 to 1943. A primary school in Istanbul has been named in his honor, recognizing his contributions.