项目名称

星盘：宇宙在手

Astrolabe: Cosmos at Hands

项目介绍

星盘是一种古代天文学仪器，是集观测、演示、计时、计算于一体的多功能仪器。一般认为星盘源于古希腊，在伊斯兰世界发扬光大，后传入拉丁西方，得到进一步普及。星盘经由海陆，两度传入中国，是东西方科技文化交流的明证。清华大学科学博物馆（筹）携手牛津大学科学史博物馆，依托两馆藏品，使用高清图片，并制作动画，揭示星盘的结构、原理、使用、历史，展现其独特魅力。展览已在清华大学科学博物馆（筹）主页上线。

The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical instrument that combines observation, demonstration, timekeeping, and calculation into a multi-functional tool. It is generally believed to have originated in ancient Greece, flourished in the Islamic world, and later spread to Latin Europe for further popularization. The astrolabe was introduced to China twice, by land and sea, and serves as clear evidence of scientific and technological cultural exchanges between the East and the West. Tsinghua University Science Museum (in development) has collaborated with the Museum of the History of Science, University of Oxford, to utilize high-definition images and animations from the collections of both museums to reveal the structure, principles, usage, and history of the astrolabe, showcasing its unique charm. The exhibition is now available online on the homepage of Tsinghua University Science Museum (in development).