Astronomy with Chaucer: using an astrolabe to determine planetary orbits
Michael Robinson
TL;DR
This paper demonstrates how to use traditional astronomical tools like an astrolabe combined with Kepler's laws to accurately estimate planetary orbits, bridging historical methods with modern understanding.
Contribution
It introduces a method integrating historical observational tools with Kepler's laws to determine planetary orbits accurately.
Findings
Astrolabe can be effectively used for orbit estimation.
Combining historical tools with Kepler's laws yields accurate results.
The approach bridges historical astronomy and modern orbital calculations.
Abstract
Armed with an astrolabe and Kepler's laws one can arrive at accurate estimates of the orbits of planets.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistorical Astronomy and Related Studies · History and Developments in Astronomy · Astro and Planetary Science