A Hands-On Introduction to Astrolabes (A Workshop)

Sponsoring Organization(s)

Special Session

Organizer Name

Kristine Larsen

Organizer Affiliation

Central Connecticut State Univ.

Presider Name

Kristine Larsen

Start Date

15-5-2015 9:30 PM

Session Location

Valley III Stinson Lounge

Description

A hands-on workshop on the basic use of a medieval astrolabe, with examples taken from Chaucer's Treatise on the Astrolabe. Limited to the first 40 attendees. Each attendee will take home a free cardboard astrolabe.

Kristine Larsen