Biennial History of Astronomy Workshops
OverviewIn 1993 the first Biennial History of Astronomy Workshop took place at the University of Notre Dame and launched what has become a stimulating forum for scholars of all levels and interests in the history of astronomy. Notable has been the workshop's attention to the teaching of the history of astronomy as well as the warm welcome given to graduate students and independent scholars. A workshop typically attracts 60-65 scholars who take part in a thematic program of talks, panel discussions, and, in some years, hands-on demonstrations. All aspects of the history of astronomy receive attention and across all time periods. Furthermore, the workshop's residential format ensures ample time outside of the scheduled meetings for participants to converse. When the weather allows, a visit to the Notre Dame Observatory is usually planned. An evening banquet with a well-known speaker tops off the workshop and helps to make this biennial gathering much anticipated and enjoyed among historians of astronomy. |
Upcoming 2027 ND XVII WorkshopWe anticipate the next Biennial History of Astronomy Workshop will take place on June 23-26, 2027, at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Details will be posted on this web site when available; meanwhile please start thinking about offering a talk or proposing a session. The call for individual paper and session proposals will be announced sometime in the latter part of 2026. |
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Acknowledgments: Generous support for the workshop is provided by the Graduate Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, the John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values, the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts (ISLA), the College of Science, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Program of Liberal Studies, and the Medieval Institute of the University of Notre Dame, and the Adler Planetarium. |
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