A Hands-On Introduction to Astrolabes: Calculating Traditional Prayer Times in the Christian Monastery (A Workshop)

Sponsoring Organization(s)

Special Session

Organizer Name

Kristine Larsen

Organizer Affiliation

Central Connecticut State Univ.

Presider Name

Kristine Larsen

Paper Title 1

Workshop Leader

Presenter 1 Name

Kristine Larsen

Start Date

12-5-2017 9:30 PM

Session Location

Valley III Eldridge 309

Description

A hands-on workshop on the use of a medieval astrolabe to calculate the Christian monastery's traditional times of prayer. The first 50 participants will receive a cardboard astrolabe that can be taken home.

Kristine Larsen