Astronomy Day at the Museum of Tartu University History
Text: Helle Jaaniste
Translation: Liis
On Sunday, December 6, on the birthday of the Museum of Tartu University History, an Astronomy Day is arranged at Lossi 25, with lectures, demonstrations of astronomical instruments and activities.
Programme:
13.00 - 14.00 Time journey "University of Tartu through the centuries"
Programme:
13.00 - 14.00 Time journey "University of Tartu through the centuries"
14.00 - 15.00 Learn about historical navigation instruments: Jacob’s staff, astrolabe, sextant...
14.00 - 16.00 Preparation of rotating star charts, and floor board game “Eesti looduslugu (Estonian Natural History)” in workshop rooms. Prizes to best achievements!
15.00 - 16.00 Presentations of amateur astronomers in Tartu and Tartu County: G. Stiernhielm, E. Knorre, F. Bulgarin
16.00 - 17.00 Presentation of E-book "Tartu tähetorn"
17.30 - 19.00 Astronomic observations night in the north tower of the Dome (provided weather is clear)
An exhibition of computer drawings dedicated to the Year of Astronomy will also be opened.
The Museum of Tartu University History was founded on December 6, 1976. More about the museum and its collections, in English, here: ut.ee/REAM/museum.html; see the gameboard for “Estonian Natural History” here: ut.ee/REAM/Looduslugu.html
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