We’re going to the stars! In this episode, Doc tells Nina about the new astronomical discovery and what that has to do with Tolkien plus some other medieval astronomy instruments. Finally, Doc implies that Nina has the “ill-Inanna.”
Topics covered: sky protractors, using video game consoles to remember names, complicated steampunk sundials, Mayan city planning, American presidential rituals, and the longest star naming discussion ever.
Show Notes
https://www.space.com/hubble-most-distant-star-tolkien-name-earendil
thoughtco.com/the-astrolabe-using-the-stars-for-navigation-and-timekeeping-4126095
http://english.pmo.cas.cn/resources/facilities/201911/t20191123_226171.html
https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/maya/mmc07eng.html
Recommendations:
The Expanse – All 6 Seasons on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/The-Expanse-Season-1/dp/B08B49T8TZ
How to make an Astrolabe https://arxiv.org/pdf/1202.2005.pdf
British Museum’s “How to Use an Astrolabe” https://youtu.be/N8oWGwcdFmA
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