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*Golden Calon Swan: May 2019 | *Golden Calon Swan: May 2019 | ||
*Queen's Order of Distinction: Winter 2021 | *Queen's Order of Distinction: Winter 2021 | ||
===Baronial=== | ===Baronial=== | ||
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*Order of Three Rivers (Silver) | *Order of Three Rivers (Silver) | ||
*Baroness' Order of Patronage | *Baroness' Order of Patronage | ||
==Groups and Affiliations== | ==Groups and Affiliations== | ||
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**Herald for Barony of Three Rivers (2016 - 2019) | **Herald for Barony of Three Rivers (2016 - 2019) | ||
**Gold Key for Barony of Three Rivers (2018 - | **Gold Key for Barony of Three Rivers (2018 - Current) | ||
**Webminister for Barony of Three Rivers (2021 | **Webminister for Barony of Three Rivers (2021 - Current) | ||
*Kingdom | *Kingdom | ||
**White Hawk Herald for [[Anton IV and Yseult, 72nd Crown]] (2019 - 2020) | **White Hawk Herald for [[Anton IV and Yseult, 72nd Crown]] (2019 - 2020) | ||
**Deputy Kingdom Webminister (2021 - Current) | **Deputy Kingdom Webminister (2021 - Current) | ||
==Events Run== | ==Events Run== | ||
*Winter Court 2018 - A Norse Yule Celebration | *Winter Court 2018 - A Norse Yule Celebration | ||
*[[Gryphon's Fest 2019|Gryphon's Fest 2019 - A Merry Band of Thieves]] | *[[Gryphon's Fest 2019|Gryphon's Fest 2019 - A Merry Band of Thieves]] | ||
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*B3R Friday Night Bardic 2020 - 2021 (Online) | *B3R Friday Night Bardic 2020 - 2021 (Online) | ||
*B3R Online Feast | *B3R Online Feast | ||
==Championships== | ==Championships== | ||
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*[[Crown Tourney 2021, Fall|Fall 2021]] | *[[Crown Tourney 2021, Fall|Fall 2021]] | ||
==A&S Entries== | ==A&S Entries== | ||
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*Queen's Prize 2022 | *Queen's Prize 2022 | ||
**Paper updating Ptolemaic solar and lunar models to present day | **Paper updating Ptolemaic solar and lunar models to present day | ||
= | =Original Research= | ||
==Mathematical Astronomy== | ==Mathematical Astronomy== | ||
In 2017, Jon discovered an image of a 16th century astronomical toolkit. The toolkit contained several small instruments, but also included tables that would have been used to predict the time and location of various objects in the night sky. Mundanely, Jon has a degree in astronomy and began wondering how such tables were calculated in period. Specifically, he was interested in how astronomers in period, used the geocentric and heliocentric models to make planetary predictions. | In 2017, Jon discovered an image of a 16th century astronomical toolkit. The toolkit contained several small instruments, but also included tables that would have been used to predict the time and location of various objects in the night sky. Mundanely, Jon has a degree in astronomy and began wondering how such tables were calculated in period. Specifically, he was interested in how astronomers in period, used the geocentric and heliocentric models to make planetary predictions. | ||
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As Jon works through this text, he has been explaining the text in [http://jonvoisey.net/blog/ his blog]. This is an important contribution to the field as there is little material available to help readers understand the text. While the ''Almagest'' does have an English translation (from which Jon is working), the translator offers scant commentary to assist readers in this difficult text. While there are a few other texts that have looked at this work, they do not deal with it in its entirety and often use modern math to approach the topics. As such, Jon's blog is the first time in modern history that the ''Almagest'' is being explained in its entirety in its own context. | As Jon works through this text, he has been explaining the text in [http://jonvoisey.net/blog/ his blog]. This is an important contribution to the field as there is little material available to help readers understand the text. While the ''Almagest'' does have an English translation (from which Jon is working), the translator offers scant commentary to assist readers in this difficult text. While there are a few other texts that have looked at this work, they do not deal with it in its entirety and often use modern math to approach the topics. As such, Jon's blog is the first time in modern history that the ''Almagest'' is being explained in its entirety in its own context. | ||
==Observational Astronomy== | ==Observational Astronomy== | ||
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====Star Map/Catalog==== | ====Star Map/Catalog==== | ||
Since the primary function of observing planets for modeling is not demanding, Jon seeks to use the quadrant for other astronomical goals. In particular, he is working to build a catalog of the position of stars based on his observations. This is inspired by the 1603 publication the ''Uranometria'' which took Tycho's observations and turned them into illustrated star maps. At present, Jon's catalog has over | Since the primary function of observing planets for modeling is not demanding, Jon seeks to use the quadrant for other astronomical goals. In particular, he is working to build a catalog of the position of stars based on his observations. This is inspired by the 1603 publication the ''Uranometria'' which took Tycho's observations and turned them into illustrated star maps. At present, Jon's catalog has over 400 individual objects comprised of over 800 observations. | ||
=Classes Offered= | =Classes Offered= | ||
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This series of classes is intended largely as a comprehensive course in period astronomy. The eventual goal of the series of classes is to present the astronomical models in full mathematical detail. As such, the series starts with a general overview of the history of astronomy through period, and then goes into pre-requisite knowledge including the motions models must described, astronomical concepts and terminology, and mathematical techniques. Future classes will begin developing the models themselves. The series will include some supplemental classes that don't necessarily contain material required for other classes, but further flesh out topics or give interesting use cases for topics learned previously. | This series of classes is intended largely as a comprehensive course in period astronomy. The eventual goal of the series of classes is to present the astronomical models in full mathematical detail. As such, the series starts with a general overview of the history of astronomy through period, and then goes into pre-requisite knowledge including the motions models must described, astronomical concepts and terminology, and mathematical techniques. Future classes will begin developing the models themselves. The series will include some supplemental classes that don't necessarily contain material required for other classes, but further flesh out topics or give interesting use cases for topics learned previously. | ||
===Core Classes=== | === Core Classes === | ||
====Introduction==== | ====Introduction==== | ||
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The mathematics contained in the ''Almagest'' are not especially advanced, but are difficult to parse because they are in base-60 (sexagesimal) and use mathematical techniques that are not generally taught in modern day because they have been replaced with more useful methods. In response, this class develops the mathematical understanding that is necessary to engage with the text. | The mathematics contained in the ''Almagest'' are not especially advanced, but are difficult to parse because they are in base-60 (sexagesimal) and use mathematical techniques that are not generally taught in modern day because they have been replaced with more useful methods. In response, this class develops the mathematical understanding that is necessary to engage with the text. | ||
==== | ====Solar Model==== | ||
=====Here Comes the Sun===== | =====Here Comes the Sun===== | ||
This class gives a qualitative understanding of how the geocentric model of the sun functions and then explores how it may be used to quantitatively predict the position of the sun on a given date using a solar model updated for present day. The class is taught in partnership with Pádraigín an Ein i gh who explains the astrological significance of the solar position. | This class gives a qualitative understanding of how the geocentric model of the sun functions and then explores how it may be used to quantitatively predict the position of the sun on a given date using a solar model updated for present day. The class is taught in partnership with Pádraigín an Ein i gh who explains the astrological significance of the solar position. | ||
===Supplemental=== | === Supplemental === | ||
=====Christianity and Astronomy in the Medieval Period===== | =====Christianity and Astronomy in the Medieval Period===== | ||
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=====Celestial Navigation===== | =====Celestial Navigation===== | ||
This class explores how the concepts from the celestial sphere were used in period for navigation. It is based on the 16th century ''Arte of Navigation'' by Martin Cortes and includes a hands-on use of instruments. When taught at [[Lilies War]], the practicum portion is taught on the Fyrdraka at night. | This class explores how the concepts from the celestial sphere were used in period for navigation. It is based on the 16th century ''Arte of Navigation'' by Martin Cortes and includes a hands-on use of instruments. When taught at [[Lilies War]], the practicum portion is taught on the Fyrdraka at night. | ||
==Bardic== | ==Bardic== | ||
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=In Case of Court= | =In Case of Court= | ||
No special preferences. Surprises are fine. | No special preferences. Surprises are fine. | ||
=Rat out a Friend= | =Rat out a Friend= | ||
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