Re: Astrolabes
I have two commercial planispheric astrolabes. The Norman Greene one in the puzzler link below looks as if it might not be accurate, however it is easy to read in full sun. Another I have is clearly more accurate but in full sun rather hard to read. Mr Morrison's work is definitive, excellent. My DeltaCAD macro for astrolabes (planispheric) will let you check designs. I only address the sun, not other heavenly bodies. My main spreadsheet also provides planispheric astrolabe design data. I also wrote an idiot's guide to designing them. www.illustratingshadows.com and all that stuff is free. Simon Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 6:09, Patrick Vyvyan wrote: First post here, so I don't know if I'm doing it right! Here are a couple of links to reproduction astrolabes, but I have no idea as to their precision: http://www.puzzlering.net/astrolabe.html http://www.astrolabeshop.com/us/astrolabes-page1.htm Some people with considerably more skill than me have made their own, and the level of accuracy looks very superior. That said, some have taken hundreds of hours of work! Have a look at the site of the late James E. Morrison for some fascinating examples: http://www.astrolabes.org/pages/individual.htm Best wishes and season's greetings to all! Patrick Patrick Vyvyan Presidente Corporación Cultural de Putaendo On 22 December 2016 at 09:24, Dan-George Uza wrote: Dear group, While visiting the Barcelona CosmoCaixa this spring I saw a wonderful looking astrolabe on display in the science museum gift shop. It is the one listed below: http://www.antiquus.es/p-172/ Orientacion-y-Medida/ Astrolabio/Astrolabio- Arsenius-20-(dos-latitudes) This brass plated astrolabe measures 20 cm / almost 8" and it comes with two base plates for two different latitudes (41 and 45 degrees). I was very tempted to buy it but after doing some research back home I found that there are some inaccuracies in the rete and alidade design. They are pointed out in the link below (in Spanish). http://www.oagarraf.net/ Comunicacions/ASTROLABI/INDEX% 20ASTROLABI.html Can you sugest other working astrolabes in this price range? Dan Uza -- - https://lists.uni-koeln.de/ mailman/listinfo/sundial --- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
Re: Astrolabes
First post here, so I don't know if I'm doing it right! Here are a couple of links to reproduction astrolabes, but I have no idea as to their precision: http://www.puzzlering.net/astrolabe.html http://www.astrolabeshop.com/us/astrolabes-page1.htm Some people with considerably more skill than me have made their own, and the level of accuracy looks very superior. That said, some have taken hundreds of hours of work! Have a look at the site of the late James E. Morrison for some fascinating examples: http://www.astrolabes.org/pages/individual.htm Best wishes and season's greetings to all! Patrick *Patrick Vyvyan* *Presidente* *Corporación Cultural de Putaendo* On 22 December 2016 at 09:24, Dan-George Uza wrote: > Dear group, > > While visiting the Barcelona CosmoCaixa this spring I saw a wonderful > looking astrolabe on display in the science museum gift shop. > > It is the one listed below: > > http://www.antiquus.es/p-172/Orientacion-y-Medida/Astrolabio/Astrolabio- > Arsenius-20-(dos-latitudes) > > This brass plated astrolabe measures 20 cm / almost 8" and it comes with > two base plates for two different latitudes (41 and 45 degrees). > > I was very tempted to buy it but after doing some research back home I > found that there are some inaccuracies in the rete and alidade design. They > are pointed out in the link below (in Spanish). > > http://www.oagarraf.net/Comunicacions/ASTROLABI/INDEX%20ASTROLABI.html > > Can you sugest other working astrolabes in this price range? > > > Dan Uza > > --- > https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial > > > --- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
Astrolabes
Dear group, While visiting the Barcelona CosmoCaixa this spring I saw a wonderful looking astrolabe on display in the science museum gift shop. It is the one listed below: http://www.antiquus.es/p-172/Orientacion-y-Medida/Astrolabio/Astrolabio-Arsenius-20-(dos-latitudes) This brass plated astrolabe measures 20 cm / almost 8" and it comes with two base plates for two different latitudes (41 and 45 degrees). I was very tempted to buy it but after doing some research back home I found that there are some inaccuracies in the rete and alidade design. They are pointed out in the link below (in Spanish). http://www.oagarraf.net/Comunicacions/ASTROLABI/INDEX%20ASTROLABI.html Can you sugest other working astrolabes in this price range? Dan Uza --- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
RE: sundials and astrolabes
>>> Astrolabes are not sundials >>> as they do not tell time. Astrolabes & shepherd dials both tell time using altitude. At least, mine do:) Simon www.illustratingshadows.com François BLATEYRON (CS) wrote: > Dear > all > > I started last year > to design and develop a new version 3.0 of my program Shadows. Several new > features have been included and the user interface has been fully redesigned. > One of the main new features is that it can now create astrolabes. For the > moment only planispheric astrolabes are supported but for sure new types > (universal, rojas...) will be added later. > > Astrolabes are not > sundials as they do not tell time. But I am sure that sundial lovers will be > particularly interested by astrolabes. They are really great and clever > instruments and can be used for a wide variety of usages. I hope that this > new > version will help people rediscover these instruments. > > Shadows 3.0 is not > yet available publicly but an alpha version is provided on the forum I open > several months ago. I recently added an English section in order to receive > contributions from non-French users. I will be happy to see contributions > from > members of this list. > > The forum can be > reached from the page: www.shadowspro.com/gb/forum.html (click > on the image) > > Looking forward to > discussing with you there. > Best > regards > > François > BLATEYRON > www.shadowspro.com > --- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
sundials and astrolabes
Dear all I started last year to design and develop a new version 3.0 of my program Shadows. Several new features have been included and the user interface has been fully redesigned. One of the main new features is that it can now create astrolabes. For the moment only planispheric astrolabes are supported but for sure new types (universal, rojas...) will be added later. Astrolabes are not sundials as they do not tell time. But I am sure that sundial lovers will be particularly interested by astrolabes. They are really great and clever instruments and can be used for a wide variety of usages. I hope that this new version will help people rediscover these instruments. Shadows 3.0 is not yet available publicly but an alpha version is provided on the forum I open several months ago. I recently added an English section in order to receive contributions from non-French users. I will be happy to see contributions from members of this list. The forum can be reached from the page: www.shadowspro.com/gb/forum.html (click on the image) Looking forward to discussing with you there. Best regards François BLATEYRON www.shadowspro.com --- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
Re: Metallurgy of astrolabes
On the subject of astrolabes, I notice that the wonderful Museum of the History of Science in Oxford has a special exhibition on astrolabes at the moment. See http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/ . This includes talks at 2:30 every Sunday on a particular astrolabe in the collection, which is the best in the world. Also, on Saturday 10 December they have a sundial-making workshop for children. I wonder if I'm too old to sneak in? Chris Lusby Taylor 51.4N, 1.3W
Metallurgy of astrolabes
Good afternoon folks, In the course of googling for other things (metallurgy of early iron wire), I came across the following sites that may be of interest to some of you. Brian Newbury of Lehigh University (Pennsylvania) studied the metallurgy of early astrolabes. The URL below is to a poster (170 kB) summarising some of his research. http://www.lehigh.edu/~inarcmet/Staff/APS%20Final%20Poster.pdf Googling for "metallurgy" + "astrolabe" + "brian newbury" gives some other results. Cheers, John John Pickard[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Astrolabes
Dear Membership, Thanks for all the listings on Astrolabes! This is an area I'd neglected in my studies. I'm finding the information very interesting and have started to build a 6 inch one for my area. ( For the summer months when it isn't raining nearly every day. ) I'm also interested in early navigational methods and this fits right in. I'm also designing the prototype of the "Cycloid Polar Book Dial". I'm planning on doing it in Ceramic, but am very concerned about the accuracy of the cycloid curve and shrinking/distortion in curing. I think I'll make the two halves of the book separate so I can fit in the linear scale and test the surfaces before I add the markings and final glaze. If anyone has any hints/experiences here, I would be happy to hear them. Edley McKnight, [43.126N 123.327W] "OK, so I move around some" :-)
Re: Astrolabes?
The shop of the ROG museum in Greenwich used to sell a cardboard/paper astrolabe model... If you can't go there, have a look at http://www.rog.nmm.ac.uk/ Thierry vs Kevin Conod wrote: > > I'm looking for brass repleca astrolabes for an exhibit. I've got Norman > Green's web site, but are there any other good sources for these? > > I'm also interested in paper and carboard replicas as well for > workshops, etc. Please e-mail me if you have any details. > > -- > --Kevin Conod > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Astrolabes?
Jim Morrison's personalised laminated card astrolabe is excellent, with a great instruction book see:- http://www.astrolabes.org/ You can also download an electronic version which shows the position of the planets Have a look. Mike Shaw http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jmikeshaw/ N 53º 21' 24" W 03º 01' 47" Wirral, UK.
RE: Astrolabes?
http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/tops/astlabe.html has a do-it-yourself astrolabe you print and assemble. -Original Message- From: Kevin Conod [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 3:59 PM To: sundial@rrz.uni-koeln.de Subject: Astrolabes? I'm looking for brass repleca astrolabes for an exhibit. I've got Norman Green's web site, but are there any other good sources for these? I'm also interested in paper and carboard replicas as well for workshops, etc. Please e-mail me if you have any details. -- --Kevin Conod [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Astrolabes?
an astrolabe for either pre-determined site or your specific lat/long Ad astra, Keith == LtCol Keith E Brandt,MD,MPH || Goodbye cruel world that was my home- Chief of Aerospace Medicine || there's cleaner space out here to roam McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS || Put my feet up on the moons of Mars- [EMAIL PROTECTED]|| sit back, relax, and count the stars http://www.dca.net/~brandt || == *This message transmitted with 100% recycled electrons
Re: Astrolabes?
I'm looking for brass repleca astrolabes for an exhibit. I've got Norman Green's web site, but are there any other good sources for these? I'm also interested in paper and carboard replicas as well for workshops, etc. Please e-mail me if you have any details. -- --Kevin Conod [EMAIL PROTECTED] The best site I know of for astrolabe information is http://www.astrolabes.org/ He sells an inexpensive working paper astrolabe which I've used quite successfully. Another working astrolabe model that looks more like a period brass model with modern positions and thus quite functional can be found at http://www.celestaire.com/catalog/Historical_Interest/ They have a planispheric and mariner's astrolabe kits (cardboard) as well as a nocturnal, sundial, and perpetual calendar set. Brass astrolabes are quite expensive. Sites that I've come across are http://www.saundersandcooke.com/ http://renaissance-faire.com/shop/Timeless-Instruments.htm http://www.astrolabe.ch/start.htm They seem to be largely showpieces, but the ones that are usable are the ones that have the large price tag. Ad astra, Keith == LtCol Keith E Brandt,MD,MPH || Goodbye cruel world that was my home- Chief of Aerospace Medicine || there's cleaner space out here to roam McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS || Put my feet up on the moons of Mars- [EMAIL PROTECTED]|| sit back, relax, and count the stars http://www.dca.net/~brandt || == *This message transmitted with 100% recycled electrons
Astrolabes?
I'm looking for brass repleca astrolabes for an exhibit. I've got Norman Green's web site, but are there any other good sources for these? I'm also interested in paper and carboard replicas as well for workshops, etc. Please e-mail me if you have any details. -- --Kevin Conod [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Astrolabes & Bibliography
Víctor Pérez Villar wrote: > Does Anybody Know Something About Astrolabes? , I mean some kind of books > or bibliography. > I am interested in how they are built, mainly their mathematical steps like > Projection of Planes on the Ecuador, Horizon, etc... > Víctor Pérez Villar L'Association Francaise de topogrphie has just printed the fallowing book: Raymond d'Hollader L'ASTROLABE I have bought it and I think it is very interesting ( pheraps to much mathematical, if one does not like mathematics) For your commodity, I attach the coupon for order Giovanni Barbi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Attachment converted: MAC Hard Disk:astro1.jpg (JPEG/JVWR) (000140F7) Attachment converted: MAC Hard Disk:astro2.jpg (JPEG/JVWR) (000140F8)
Re: Astrolabes & Bibliography
Victor, 'ALL THE ASTROLABES' by Harold N. Saunders 1984 Senecio Publishing Company Limited, Oxford Englans I was able to get a copy thru interlibrary loan in the US. At 10:25 AM 3/30/99 +0200, Víctor Pérez VillarpbGxhcg== wrote: >Does Anybody Know Something About Astrolabes? , I mean some kind of books >or bibliography. >I am interested in how they are built, mainly their mathematical steps like >Projection of Planes on the Ecuador, Horizon, etc... >Víctor Pérez Villar > -- Michael Grey Grad Student Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Texas A&M University [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Astrolabes & Bibliography
Yes, Sir, I believe you should look at http://myhouse.com/mc/planet/astrodir/astrolab.htm which will either answer your questions or offer links to other sites. Best wishes, John On Tue, 30 Mar 1999, =?iso-8859-1?B?Vu1jdG9yIFDpcmV6IFZpbGxhcg==?= wrote: > Does Anybody Know Something About Astrolabes? , I mean some kind of books > or bibliography. > I am interested in how they are built, mainly their mathematical steps like > Projection of Planes on the Ecuador, Horizon, etc... > VÌctor PÈrez Villar > >
Astrolabes & Bibliography
Does Anybody Know Something About Astrolabes? , I mean some kind of books or bibliography. I am interested in how they are built, mainly their mathematical steps like Projection of Planes on the Ecuador, Horizon, etc... VÃctor Pérez Villar
New Publication--Western Astrolabes
Please excuse cross-postings: The History of Astronomy Deparment of the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Chicago, is pleased to announce the publication of Western Astrolabes by Roderick and Marjorie Webster. This book is the inaugural volume of our catalogue project documenting the Adlers collection of historic scientific instruments and rare books. The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum is home to one of the worlds great collections of astrolabes. In this volume Marjorie and the late Roderick Webster, Adler Curators Emeriti, have carefully documented 47 astrolabes, astrolabe-quadrants, and mariners astrolabes. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs showing the front, the back, and additional details (such as the makers signature) of each instrument. Introductory essays by the Websters and former Adler curator Sara Schechner Genuth explain the use of the astrolabe and its role in cultural and social history. For more information, to read a sample entry, or to obtain an order form, please go to the web site http://astro.uchicago.edu/adler/historybooks/. You may also request a brochure/order form to be sent via regular mail by contacting us at the Email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Future volumes currently underway include: Eastern Astrolabes, Sundials (2 volumes), Star Charts (2 volumes), and Optical Instruments. Later volumes will include: Clocks and Watches, Globes and Armillary Spheres, Navigational Instruments, and more. *** Anna Felicity Friedman Assistant Curator, History of Astronomy Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 1300 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 322-0527 phone (312) 341-9935 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: astrolabes
On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, Dave Bell wrote: > On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, RJS Crossley wrote: > > > Tarquin Publications of Stradbroke, Diss IP21 5JP, England, > > Haven't found anything by them on Astrolabes, though. > > Dave I got the Sundial book and an Astrolabe "kit" at the Old Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Apart from the fact that the designs in the book don't go below 30 deg latitude, and I'm ant 18 deg, it's excellent. I've built most of them, modified as best as possible for my latitude. The "Make-it-yourself Astrolabe" seems to be published by the National Maritime Museum. The label says it cost UKP 2.50. I also got a carboard Nocturnal kit too while there. Cheers Keith Keith Manison Phone (876)927-2148 Director, Information Systems Unit Fax (876)927-0997 University of the West Indies Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica W.I.
Re: astrolabes
Perhaps the book that is being thought of is "The Astrolabe, Some Notes on its History, Construction & Use" by R.S. Webster, Lake Bluff, 1974. It contains a card model of an Astolabe. I got a copy from Rogers Turner Books, Greenwich London. Luke Dave Bell wrote: > On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, RJS Crossley wrote: > > > Tarquin Publications of Stradbroke, Diss IP21 5JP, England, > > publish a splendid cut-out book of , by Gerald > > Jenkins and Magdalen Bear (ISBN 0 906212 59 6) - very cheap! I believe > > the same publisher offers an Astrolabe in the same format. > > > Richard Crossley. > > Dept. of Physics, University of York, York YO1 5DD, England. > > Cheap, indeed! $8.71 at www.books.com and appears to be in stock! > > Also by Jenkins/Tarquin, an entire series of cut-out and model books for > mathematical and astronomical education, all cheap... > > Haven't found anything by them on Astrolabes, though. > > Dave
Re: astrolabes
On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, RJS Crossley wrote: > Tarquin Publications of Stradbroke, Diss IP21 5JP, England, > publish a splendid cut-out book of , by Gerald > Jenkins and Magdalen Bear (ISBN 0 906212 59 6) - very cheap! I believe > the same publisher offers an Astrolabe in the same format. > Richard Crossley. > Dept. of Physics, University of York, York YO1 5DD, England. Cheap, indeed! $8.71 at www.books.com and appears to be in stock! Also by Jenkins/Tarquin, an entire series of cut-out and model books for mathematical and astronomical education, all cheap... Haven't found anything by them on Astrolabes, though. Dave
Re: astrolabes
Tarquin Publications of Stradbroke, Diss IP21 5JP, England, publish a splendid cut-out book of , by Gerald Jenkins and Magdalen Bear (ISBN 0 906212 59 6) - very cheap! I believe the same publisher offers an Astrolabe in the same format. At the other extreme is Humphrey Cole's astrolabe (and other mathematical instruments) which I had the good fortune to see on Saturday in a special exhibition at the British Museum (room 69a). Richard Crossley. Dept. of Physics, University of York, York YO1 5DD, England.
astrolabes
Dear all, There's been a lot of discussion recently about astrolabes. I'd like to draw people's attention to a forthcoming catalog of western astrolabes and astrolabe-quadrants at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Chicago. The Adler has one of the finest collections of astrolabes in North America. This catalogue not only describes the western instruments, but contains interpretive essays on astrolabes in scientific and social context. The catalog was written by Roderick and Marjorie Webster. I wrote the introductory essay on astrolabes in cross-cultural perspective. The catalog should be available in mid-May, if the printer's word is to be trusted. As soon as it's ready, I will send a notice to the list with information on how to order it. Sara Schechner Genuth Editor Gnomon Research __Curators on Call __Outreach Professionals 1142 Loxford Terrace Silver Spring, MD 20901 Tel/Fax: 301-593-2626 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wam.umd.edu/~sschech
Astrolabes & Sundials
Following the recent interest shown in Astrolabes, I have an offer for a discerning astrolable enthusiast! I have a beautiful first edition copy of the two-volume work "The Astrolabes of the World", by Robert Gunther, Oxford University Press, 1932. It can be purchased from me for 1000 Irish pounds plus postage and insurance. An Irish pound is to day worth 1.04 sterling pounds or 1.6 US dollars. Postage depends on where you are and how quickly you want delivery. As the number of participants in this sundial interest group seems to have grown greatly recently, can I please let newcomers know of my own work: I have recently published the "Irish National Inventory of Historic Scientific Instruments", a detailed listing of 5104 entries about instruments or groups of instruments in Ireland, or of Irish make outside Ireland, dating mostly to 1900 or earlier. The listing contains details of 237 old sundials of all kinds. The 501-page hard-back book, printed in a limited edition of 100 copies, is available for Irish or Sterling pounds 55, or US dollars 90, including surface postage anywhere in the world. Orders can most conventiently be made by ACCESS, VISA, EuroCard or MasterCard to Fax (+353-1) 289-7970. Personal cheques are also accepted. Please order from Charles Mollan, 17 Pine Lawn, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Tel. (+353-1) 289-6186, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are now only a few copies left. If anyone has information about sundials with Irish signatures, I'd be delighted to have details. Thank you (DR)CHARLES MOLLAN ** (Dr) Charles Mollan 17 Pine Lawn Newtownpark Avenue Blackrock Co. Dublin Ireland Tel (+353-1)-289-6186 Fax (+353-1)-289-7970 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Astrolabes
Sincere thanks to all of you who have sent information on books and sources. My local library and Jim Morrison will be busy as a result. Les Cowley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Astrolabes
Check out the Janus web page at: http://myhouse.com/mc/planet/astrodir/astrolab.htm I have two sets of their Personal Astrolabe, high quality laminated reproductions of astrolabes personalized for your geographic location. I am thrilled with them. The 50-page booklet is also very nice, and it is a pleasure to deal with Jim Morrison, the Janus owner. If he still has English draft copies of Michel's book (and he has the English rights to it), by all means buy one if you don't read French or can't find a French copy--it is full of information on astrolabe designs. Also, Saunders' book, _All the Astrolabes_ provides a lot of information (check inter-library loans for it!). Ron Doerfler
astrolabes
Les Cowley wrote: > >I am looking for a book or references on the mathematics and design >of astrolabes. > Some useful essays and works on the astrolabe are appended below. It may also interest subscribers to this list, that the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Chicago will publish a 2 volume catalogue of its remarkable collection of astrolabes next spring. The first volume is devoted to western astrolabes and astrolabe-quadrants. The second volume is devoted to eastern astrolabes and related Islamic instruments. Both volumes are interpretive--meaning that they contain essays and illustrations setting astrolabes into their social, historical, and scientific contexts. They include a comprehensive bibliography. The principal authors are Roderick and Marjorie Webster, and David Pingree. I wrote the interpretive essay, "Astrolabes: A Cross-Cultural and Social Perspective." These two volumes are the first in a series of catalogues, _Historic Scientific Instruments of the Adler Planetarium_. Volumes 3 and 4 are devoted to sundials and timefinding instruments. I am the author of these. Anyone with questions about the Adler catalogues, or wishing to receive early notice of their publication and the opportunity to buy copies, may contact me at the address below. Sara Schechner Genuth Editor Department of Historyphone: (301) 593-7144 Francis Scott Key 2115 fax: (301) 314-9399 University of Maryland email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] College Park, MD 20742-7315 ==Some Astrolabe References== General works on the astrolabe include Robert T. Gunther, The Astrolabes of the World, 2 vols. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1932); Willy Hartner, "The Principle and Use of the Astrolabe," in A Survey of Persian Art, ed. Arthur Upham Pope (London: Oxford University Press, 1939), 3: 2530-2554; and Idem, "Asturlab," Encyclopedia of Islam, new ed. (1960), 1: 722-728; both reprinted in Idem, Oriens- Occidens, 2 vols. (Hildesheim: G. Olms, 1968-1984), 1: 287- 318; Henri Michel, Trait de l'Astrolabe (Paris: Gauthier- Villars, 1947); Leo Ary Mayer, Islamic Astrolabists and Their Works (Geneva: A. Kundig, 1956); John D. North, "The Astrolabe," Scientific American 230 (1974): 96-106; reprinted in Idem, Stars, Minds and Fate: Essays in Ancient and Medieval Cosmology (London: Hambledon Press, 1989), 211- 220; National Maritime Museum, The Planispheric Astrolabe (Greenwich: National Maritime Museum, 1976); Roderick S. Webster, The Astrolabe: Some Notes on Its History, Construction, and Use, 2nd ed. (Lake Bluff: Paul MacAlister & Associates, 1984); Sharon Gibbs with George Saliba, Planispheric Astrolabes from the National Museum of American History (Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1984); A. J. Turner, Astrolabes, Astrolabe Related Instruments, The Time Museum: Catalogue of the Collection, ed. Bruce Chandler, vol. 1: Time Measuring Instruments, part 1 (Rockford, IL: The Time Museum, 1985); Owen Gingerich, "Zoomorphic Astrolabes and the Introduction of Arabic Star Names into Europe," pp. 89-104 in From Deferent to Equant: A Volume of Studies in the History of Science in the Ancient and Medieval Near East in Honor of E. S. Kennedy, ed. David A. King and George Saliba, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, vol. 500 (New York: New York Academy of Sciences, 1987); David A. King, Islamic Astronomical Instruments (London: Variorum Reprints, 1987); Idem, "Die Astrolabiensammlung des Germanischen Nationalmuseums," trans. Kurt Maier, 1: 101-114, 2: 568-603 in Germanisches National Museum, Focus Behaim Globus, exhibition catalogue edited by Gerhard Bott, 2 vols. (Nuremberg: Verlag des Germanischen Nationalmuseums, 1992).
Re: Astrolabes
les: I have designed two Astrolabes and am particular to them over sundials. The best reference I am aware of is called ALL the Astrolabes by Harold Saunders It it is out of print But I manages a almost completely xeroxed copy. Otherwise, Many back isues of astronomy magazines show methods of construction. Lastly find a copy of Geoffey Chaucers Treatise on the Astrolabe If it suits anyone, I have some lovely drawings created in AutoCAD for the designs of my astrolabes. -- From: Les Cowley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: sundial@rrz.Uni-Koeln.DE Subject: Astrolabes Date: Sunday, August 25, 1996 9:30 AM I am looking for a book or references on the mathematics and design of astrolabes.
Astrolabes
> > I am looking for a book or references on the mathematics and design > of astrolabes. > you will want to know about the astrolabes sold by Janus. the fellow who owns the company also sells a nice computer astrolabe program. the manuals that accompany the astrolabes and software are nice introductions to astrolabes and their principles. in addition, he has translated Michel's astrolabe book into English (though it remains unpublished) and will sell you a copy if he has any left. (this may be useful even if you read French as i think Michel's book is no longer in print.) you can send email to Janus at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or telephone to 203-746-0815. the postal address is Janus/9 Bigelow Rd./New Fairfield CT/USA -jim lattis -- Jim Lattis [EMAIL PROTECTED] "What's so amazing that Space Astronomy Labvoice: 608-263-0360keeps us stargazing, and U. of Wisconsin-Madison fax: 608-263-0361what do we think we might http://www.sal.wisc.edu/~lattissee?" -Kermit t. Frog
Re: Astrolabes
Les Cowley wrote: > > I am looking for a book or references on the mathematics and design > of astrolabes. > > Apologies if this is a little off topic, but since the maths is not > too dissimilar from that of sundials it is likely that some list > members will be astrolabe designers too and I would appreciate any > recommendations. > > Thanks > > Les Cowley > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 08/25/96 - 14:30:48 GMT+1 Les, Some books about astrolabes. I don't know if they are still available. All the astrolabes by Harold N. Saunders, 1984. ISBN 0 906831 040 Traite de l`astrolabe by Henri Michel, 1976. First edition published in 1947, in 1976 a limited reprint. It is French. Astrolabes of the world by Robert T Gunther. (A large book) First published 1932. Reprint 1976. Das astrolabium und die Uhr by Johann Hugin, 1978, German. ISBN 3 921348 23 4 Articles in the bulletin of De Zonnewijzerkring (the Dutch Sundial Society) in dutch. It is about 15 years ago I started with some study of the astrolabes and it is very interesting. I made a computerprogram to draw the tympans for several latitudes but it is more pleasant to study the maths first. Fer J. de Vries, Netherlands.
Astrolabes
I am looking for a book or references on the mathematics and design of astrolabes. Apologies if this is a little off topic, but since the maths is not too dissimilar from that of sundials it is likely that some list members will be astrolabe designers too and I would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks Les Cowley [EMAIL PROTECTED] 08/25/96 - 14:30:48 GMT+1
