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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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*[[Crown Tourney 2021, Fall|Fall 2021]] | *[[Crown Tourney 2021, Fall|Fall 2021]] | ||
==A&S Entries== | ==A&S Entries== | ||
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*Kingdom A&S 2022 | *Kingdom A&S 2022 | ||
**A paper volvelle used for determining corrections to observations of Polaris to determine latitude for use in celestial navigation | **A paper volvelle used for determining corrections to observations of Polaris to determine latitude for use in celestial navigation | ||
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==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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=====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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=Rat out a Friend= | =Rat out a Friend= | ||
[[Too Many Sons]] - song written to be performed at Gulf Wars XXIX 2020: The War That Never Was | |||
[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
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[[Category:Music]] | [[Category:Music]] | ||
[[Category:Beverages]] | [[Category:Beverages]] | ||
[[Category:Natural | [[Category:Natural Philosphy]] | ||
[[Category:Heralds]] | [[Category:Heralds]] |