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Stars (and planets) make consistent patterns. Their positions can be used to determine [[time]], date, etc. They were more significant during [[period]] as no one had yet come up with an explanation that explained all of the heavenly bodies motions (although several theories such as [[Ptolemy]]'s theory of the movement of the spheres and the [[Copernicus|Copernican]] explanation were suggested). Also the absence of strong artificial light after dark meant that the display of stars was much more interesting than we currently see (from within a [[city]] at any rate) |
Stars (and planets) make consistent patterns. Their positions can be used to determine [[time]], date, etc. They were more significant during [[period]] as no one had yet come up with an explanation that explained all of the heavenly bodies motions (although several theories such as [[Ptolemy]]'s theory of the movement of the spheres and the [[Copernicus|Copernican]] explanation were suggested). Also the absence of strong artificial light after dark meant that the display of stars was much more interesting than we currently see (from within a [[city]] at any rate). |
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If you prefer the later Copernican explanation, then it's worth looking at the appendix in [[Leonard Digges]]' called "General Prognostication". |
If you prefer the later Copernican explanation, then it's worth looking at the appendix in [[Leonard Digges]]' called "General Prognostication". |
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It should also be noted that [[astrology]] is at the heart of [[medicine]] in period, and was quite influential for a lot of important, well educated people (e.g Saint [[Thomas Aquinas]] - see [[Summa Contra Gentiles]]. There are rumours that [[Erasmus]] also occasionally consulted an astrologer |
It should also be noted that [[astrology]] is at the heart of [[medicine]] in period, and was quite influential for a lot of important, well educated people (e.g Saint [[Thomas Aquinas]] - see [[Summa Contra Gentiles]].) There are rumours that [[Erasmus]] also occasionally consulted an astrologer. |
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==See Also== |
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Ask [[Rudolf von Der Drau]] about his [[astrolabe]]! |
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''See also:'' |
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* [[Science]] |
* [[Science]] |
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* [[Quadrivium]] |
* [[Quadrivium]] |
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* [[astrology]] |
* [[astrology]] |
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* [[astrolabe]] |
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===External Links=== |
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* [http://visualiseur.bnf.fr/CadresFenetre?O=COMP-2&M=legendes&Y=ImagesFixes "solomon observes the stars"] from a 12th C French manuscript |
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Latest revision as of 21:20, 2 August 2011
Stars (and planets) make consistent patterns. Their positions can be used to determine time, date, etc. They were more significant during period as no one had yet come up with an explanation that explained all of the heavenly bodies motions (although several theories such as Ptolemy's theory of the movement of the spheres and the Copernican explanation were suggested). Also the absence of strong artificial light after dark meant that the display of stars was much more interesting than we currently see (from within a city at any rate).
If you prefer the later Copernican explanation, then it's worth looking at the appendix in Leonard Digges' called "General Prognostication".
It should also be noted that astrology is at the heart of medicine in period, and was quite influential for a lot of important, well educated people (e.g Saint Thomas Aquinas - see Summa Contra Gentiles.) There are rumours that Erasmus also occasionally consulted an astrologer.
See Also
External Links
- "solomon observes the stars" from a 12th C French manuscript
