The Astrolabe Generator
A Java-based tool for generating EPS files for constructing astrolabes and related tools
In support of my ongoing research project into medieval scientific instruments such as the astrolabe, I have created a tool to allow the design of custom astrolabes.
Features:
- Allows customization of the astrolabe with a wide variety of options.
- Additional related instruments are available:
- The Universal Astrolabe.
- The Sine Quadrant.
- The Horary Quadrant.
- Java based (executable .jar).
- Generates Encapsulated PostScript (eps) files.
- Saves to zip or folder.
- Prints to PostScript capable printers.
Related projects:
HTML5 Simulators: Simulations of the astrolabe and sine quadrant.
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Release History:
3.3:
- Fixed bug in Arcs of the Signs. Both options now work.
- Expanded options for the sine/cosine grid scale on the astrolabe back:
- Grid divided by 60 or 100
- Optional cosine lines
- Arcs and radials
- Lines for each degree option
- Under the hood:
- Version number displays in interface now pulled dynamically from pom.xml
- Default folder for saving is now the folder the app was run from
- Consolidated file handling in the FileHandler class
- Updated to Java 1.8
3.2:
- Fixed bug in the formatting of shadow square numbers
- Added in an option to display all three twilight lines
- Added the option of using a concentric calendar ring instead of the more common offset
- Added the option to choose between a base 60 and the less used base 10 grid for the sine scale on the back
3.1:
- Added Universal Astrolabe with optional rete
- Added an optional Equation of Time scale to the back
- Under the hood:
- Added routine for right-justifying text
- Fixed bug in Time Correction display
3.0:
- Ported project back to Java
- Moved source code to GITHUB