Medieval and Islamic Cosmologies

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  1. Islamic Cosmology
  2. Dante's Universe
  3. Chaucer's Astrolabe
  4. Medieval Views of the Plurality of Worlds

Educational Materials

  1. Basic celestial phenomena: learning activities to introduce the naked-eye phenomena of the night sky.
  2. Model astrolabe (and how to use it), with special reference to Islamic models and Chaucer's treatise on the astrolabe.
  3. How to find the direction of Mecca from any location on Earth.
  4. Guide to astronomy in literature from Dante's universe to Milton's epic cosmos (overlaps with Unit 5).
  5. The historical discovery of the size and scale of the universe and of the figure of the Earth (overlaps with Unit 5).
  6. Guide to various calendrical schemes used throughout history, with related mathematical activities (overlaps with Unit 5).
  7. Medieval views of the plurality of worlds, with special attention to the condemnations of 1277, William Ockham, and Nicolas of Cusa.
  8. Other project: _____________________
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