A Hands-On Introduction to the Astrolabe and Chaucer’s Treatise (A Workshop)

Sponsoring Organization(s)

Special Session

Organizer Name

Kristine Larsen

Organizer Affiliation

Central Connecticut State Univ.

Presider Name

Kristine Larsen

Paper Title 1

A Hands-On Introduction to the Astrolabe and Chaucer's Treatise

Presenter 1 Name

Kristine Larsen

Presenter 1 Affiliation

Central Connecticut State Univ.

Start Date

11-5-2018 9:30 PM

Session Location

Valley 3 Eldridge 309

Description

This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the basic use of the astrolabe, utilizing examples from Chaucer's Treatise. The first 60 participants will receive a cardboard astrolabe and instruction handout to take home.

Kristine Larsen