The Astrolabe Project
Let’s talk about Real Old School computers. Come and learn about the astrolabe, quadrants, and related scientific tools of the medieval period. Hands-on experience and one-on-one teaching. Educators: let’s talk STEM teaching uses of the devices.
Timothy Mitchell
Tim Mitchell is a professional software engineer/codemonkey. Known as Master Richard Wymarc in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), he has a very wide range of interests most recently focused on scientific instruments of the middle ages. He teaches and writes on the subject under his SCA name and his handouts can be found at http://www.astrolabeproject.com
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What inspired you to make this project?
10 Year plus obsession with the subject. I've been teaching it almost as long, looking for a wider audience.