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Cosmic Connections: Family Workshop

Dec
15
2024

In the Middle Ages, scientists calculated the position of the stars and planets using tools like volvelles (wheel charts) and mechanical astrolabes. Learn more about these fascinating instruments and create a volvelle to discover your medieval zodiac sign, related planet, constellation, and more. This free, drop-in program complements two of Getty's PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibitions—Rising Signs: The Medieval Science of Astrology and Lumen: The Art and Science of Light.

Diagram for Monday; Cancer, shortly after 1464, German. Watercolor and ink. Getty Museum. Ms. Ludwig XII 8 (83.MO.137), fol. 53v

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1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles

11:00AM - 3:00PM

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