Workshops on
Science and Scientific Instruments
in the Middle Ages
Since 1997 I have been providing brief written
overviews to those attending my workshops. These summaries are
not intended to be definitive. Hopefully they will enhance the
learning and experience provided to the participants. I have posted
copies for reference and individual use. All of the materials,
photographs etc. on these pages are protected by copyright law.
If you would like to use these materials for your own workshops/events
etc. please contact me via email (rap1@humboldt.edu)
for permissions.
Fall 2004
- Practical Medieval
Astronomy: A brief overview of theory
and observation in Medieval European astronomy. Demonstrations
using astronomical models and instruments typical of the Medieval
period and how they relate to practical astronomical problems
of the period.
- Medieval
Astronomical and Timekeeping Instruments:
A discussion of instrument making techniques and hands-on construction
of some simple instruments. Two simple projects are planned:
a simple, early form of the nocturnal for telling time at night,
and a quadrant. Materials may also be available for those wishing
to try other projects (e.g. see Spring 2000).
Spring 2001
- Medieval Astronomical
Timekeeping Instruments: A discussion
of instrument making techniques and hands-on construction of
some simple instruments. Two simple projects were constructed:
a simple, early form of the nocturnal for telling time at night,
and a "Canterbury" style sundial. Materials were also
be available for those wishing to try earlier projects (see Spring
2000). This workshop was held at the Science and Arts Tourney
of the Barony of Aleshia, SCA West Kingdom.
Spring 2000
- Medieval Scientific
and Philosophical Instruments: A discussion
of instrument making techniques and hands-on construction of
some simple angle measuring instruments. Three simple projects
were constructed during this workshop associated with the Science
and Arts Tourney of the Barony of Aleshia, SCA West Kingdom.
Summer 1999
- Medieval Scientific
and Philosophical Instruments: A discussion
of instrument making techniques and hands-on construction of
some simple angle measuring instruments. Three simple projects
were constructed during this workshop.
- Practical Medieval
Astronomy: A brief overview of theory
and observation in Medieval European astronomy. Demonstrations
using astronomical models and instruments typical of the Medieval
period and how they relate to practical astronomical problems
of the period.
Summer 1998
- Medieval Scientific and Philosophical
Instruments: Background and hands-on
construction of some simple angle measuring instruments. Three
simple projects were constructed during this workshop. These
projects are illustrated along with instructions for construction
and sample calculations via the links below:
- Astronomy, Calenders,
and Time in the Middle Ages: A brief
overview of the theory and practice of astronomy in Medieval
Europe, and its use to develop calendars and determine time.
Demonstrations using astronomical models and instruments typical
of the Medieval period.period.
Summer 1997
Spring 1997
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- Last modified 15 March 2005
Medieval Science & Scientific
Instruments