What is an Astrolabe - Introduction and Designing My Own

In this video I give a brief introduction to the ancient device called the Astrolabe. I go through the different parts of the device while explaining how to use it. I also show my own design that I would create in the following video.
Music:
Albert Schweitzer
Toccata and Fugue in Dm, BWV 565
Sunrise Calculator:
www.dawnsun.net/astro/suncalc/...

[@FrigginBoomToys]

So much work is going into this. i really appreciate that you just choose to work on whatever the hell you are interested in.

[@64t120r]

I never knew how an astrolabe worked. Thanks. I'm looking forward to learning more.

[@thisissoeasy]

Very interesting! Looking forward to the build...

[@PerezSManuel]

I don't know who you are, what you do, but I came across this video, and I had to subscribe because I loved your talent and your humor! Thanks for this awesome video.

[@crankybaboon4920]

Nice! Did you do the animation? Kinda Monty Python. Cool animated inserts on the workbench too! Thx!

[@urituchmanpigeon]

Yes, I have made the animation and probably that's why it looks like Monty python :)

[@crankybaboon4920]

@@urituchmanpigeon Well, I approve whole heartedly. I also approve of... your sliding entrances, your mixture of useful and decorative projects, your cat, your honesty in admitting errors, your ability to turn those errors around and the simple truth that watching a craftsman using fine motor skills is endlessly entertaining. KZbin is a sea of cheap irrelevance, but your channel is an island of honest fascination. Raising a glass to you.

[@Dueilangoisseus]

I appreciate the use of Cupid's foot. Brings me back to when I used to watch Monty Python almost religiously.

[@MarcelTeugels]

Oké, now i'm expecting some Clickspring-level work my man!

[@urituchmanpigeon]

I wish! But I'll do my best.

[@baarni]

Right on.... haha. kzbin.info/door/worsKCR-Sx6R6-BnIjS2MA

[@JafarChou]

Clickspring-level is like one new video every 8 months. I don't have that patience. But then again the end production and craftsmanship is well worth the wait.

[@alistairwilson5344]

@@JafarChou Work on your patience

[@useitwice]

You are a marvellous person Uri. And your channel and content is superb! I work with restoring antique and vintage furniture and gadgets but your channel has really inspired me to work more on my personal projects and inventions. So thanks for that :)

[@BahjatAlaadel]

I liked the video, but I applaud the effort. The accuracy was exceptional for the time period, and I think it lends itself to the notion that as humans we don't need such a fine toothed comb to go through our daily lives. What's 5 minutes here and there :) My favourite line from the movie Remo Williams the Adventure Begins is, "The watch is a confidence trick invented by the Swiss."

[@typha]

You might also be interested in making an equinoctial ring dial. They look super cool and sciencey and there's some very simple and beautiful reasoning behind how they work. I just thought I would mention it in case you've never heard of equinoctial ring dials.

[@lisamcdonald425]

+ Seth Harwood . Funny you say that. 😃👍 I just bought a small 1987 Franklin Mint Equinoctial Ring Dial off of Ebay a few days ago.

[@craigjensen782]

Not only do I think this is a really cool machine, but the hands you added to it make it that much better. I also like the little history lesson with the numbers. What an exciting project!

[@josuelservin2409]

I always wanted to know how the astrolabes work, so thanks for explaining it, I'm looking forward to this project, an hopefully more advanced explanations of the other functions once you complete it!

[@stevedavo79]

A big project to take on, I think it's going to be great can't wait.

[@RealUnimportant]

Education and entertaining. Your video production is really coming along in leaps and bounds, and your apparent confidence in what you've said is building with every new post. Keep up the good work!

[@lexboegen]

I really look forward to seeing you do this. Your creativity and curiosity are what compelled me to subscribe to this channel. I can't wait to see progress on this!

[@olrycousin3730]

Your passion is so inspiring! This astrolab is gonna be amazing!

[@Hannahcode1]

Make it so! - Can't wait to see it finished but i love watching you work Uri. Many talents must mean you are blessed. PS - you really have the slide together, love it!

[@mikebarton3218]

So looking forward to this! What an undertaking. Thanks Uri and happy new year. Mike, UK

[@ldybgd]

I had no idea what it was or how it worked. Thanks so much for the education. I can't wait for the build!

[@wynweeardo0593]

I'm so excited for the build!!! it's going to look really great!

[@philcarr7969]

Thank You Uri. Great video and I liked your 'mashing' the sky down graphically, and your explanation was excellent. I wonder if anyone has a designed a southern hemisphere Astrolabe (I'm in Australia).

[@marthdaeglin]

This is very cool and looks like a very challenging project! I look forward to seeing it come together!

[@stumcconnel]

This looks like an amazing project, Uri. Can't wait to watch it happen! Happy new year!

[@johngrubb007]

Can't wait to see the build. This really looks interesting.

[@zacozacoify]

Looks fantastic, can’t wait to see what you end up making

[@LadyTigerLily]

Wonderful video and great explanation. Also your editing had me chuckling. I can't wait to see you take on constructing this project.

[@spinafire]

This was a fantastic break down, I learned a lot and let out a wheeze laughing at your animated foot. I can't wait to see your version with the lovely engravings on it.

[@nethangarvey1293]

Really love the new style of video and the animations. Love your channel and can t wait to see more

[@MarcelDiane]

Phenomenal, I’m anxious to see you build it.

[@caraquegno]

Amazing idea Uri! I already know it'll be a great one

[@AhTome13]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels keep it up Uri!

[@ecelectro]

That is amazing! Really excited for the video

[@alecks4596]

Looks really interesting I can’t wait to see the next videos on this piece

[@kitburns1665]

Beautiful description! Thank you so much! Well done!!!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

This will be a very interesting project. Looking forward to the rest.

[@FinnJenkins]

Can't wait to see your progress. Its going to be goreous

[@benfox9382]

Exciting project mate! Really looking forward to this one!

[@randomprojects3354]

you are so awesome, can´t wait to see you making this, your previous projects are pure art... Cheers from Finland.

[@rozewalker6726]

I can hardly wait to see this epic design! I love your humor, stomping the grid flat...lol

[@RoyalAce66]

Can’t wait for the build! I’ve wanted to know how these work for years now.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Great cgi in the background of the intro uri! And a awesome video as well

[@christophercraft957]

I luv the commentary in your videos just as much as your projects.

[@PeterSmithwoodsmith]

Fantastic project.Cant wait to see the build.

[@dudemayes]

Wow! This is exciting. Can't wait to see it. And thanks for the explanation of how it works too. That was fun.

[@stxrynn]

Very good. I can hardly wait to see how this comes together.

[@peterw2845]

wow uri !! cant wait to see the project evolve , with yours skills and creativity , it will be superb !

[@neptunze71]

Good stuff mate. Love watching your videos and I like your casual attitude too👍🏽

[@738polarbear]

As soon as I saw how much detail is in this instrument I knew I would enjoy watching him make one.

[@Achw3l]

This will be quite the challenge!! Looking forward to seeing the process :) :)

[@TheDrumminjay]

This was amazingly enlightening, thanks Uri, I've always wanted to know how these things work- they look so complicated.

[@twotonanchor]

Such a good project. Excellent.

[@kingjager666]

amazing and fascinating, can't wait to see more

[@nikearth]

can't wait. happy new year, everybody.

[@user-zh3ty7mf9p]

This is really amazing I can't wait more for the build video

[@0rbeez]

Awesome video! I love the animation, and it’s amazing to learn two new things in one video!

[@OldIronShops]

Very nice can't wait to see you building it

[@alexanderandro1895]

Best astrolabe breakdown I've found thus far.

[@judestewart3955]

Looking forward to the build

[@gideonvandijk6149]

Cannot wait for this, great project!

[@robertocingano]

Man, this has become my new favourite channel! So funny and talented, keep up the good work! Cheers :)

[@rickolson9011]

Really enjoyed this installment!

[@L3GITME]

Brilliant man, blessing I can watch your videos 🙏🏼

[@diydarkmatter]

my friend you have your work cut out for you . how ever i have seen your amazing work and have no doubt you will do it . very cool idea . love it when people bring back the past in modern art .

[@hoshimochi5702]

This was cool and informative! I knew a little about astrolabes, but never researched how to use them, but this is really cool.

[@garygenerous8982]

Damn this looks like an amazing project and I can’t wait to see it completed!

[@diybiosensors]

So helpful for understanding, great video!

[@sandozkarika]

Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@roymarable5860]

Thank You for a very good video. I always wondered how it worked.

[@wyattracicot136]

Why does this guy only have 70k subs, this guy is a great artist this guy should have like 150k subs

[@AJ-ri5ee]

Seems like he is a fairly new channel

[@DavidChadwell]

Just imagine how hard it would be to invent the astrolabe from scratch today, then imagine doing it without the internet. I'm amazed by our predecessors accomplishments.

[@OckhamssRazor]

Very cool! Excited to see how this turns out :)

[@gammaleader96]

Really interesting project. Gives me some clickspring vibes with your beautiful engraving work. I am really looking forward to see what you come up with. Hiwever I am sure it will be beautiful. Furthermore the device itself has some weird similarities with a smith diagram, mainly used in RF electronics, really interesting. With best regards from Germany,

[@Jose34806]

Super interesting video ! I never knew how it worked but was always curious about it ! Thanks man !!

[@ChertineP]

So excited about this project! Thanks!

[@markgordon4368]

Brilliant, so much informative content, superbly delivered, thanks, will enjoy the build. 😉

[@kennethjansson8743]

good luck, looking forward to see this build...

[@machineshopatthebottomofth3213]

Looking forward to this project

[@ismael-du9zw]

Wow, really impressing.

[@dondert8741]

Thats it Uri, you're my favorite channel now

[@user-yq9vf2gx2s]

Another great vid. Love your work.

[@user-yq9vf2gx2s]

Interesting vid with a more educational spin.

[@mumspaghet]

can’t wait to see the finished product

[@waelalshamare393]

من الجيد ان ارى فنان مبدع يذكر آله الاسطرلاب . شكراً و اتمنى عاماً جميلاً

[@thicknight1]

Ausgezeichnet!! Seriously impressive.

[@Potatobrains_]

Fantastic video. I had no idea how an Astrolabe worked.

[@philxcskier]

I always wondered if I had missed the video where you put blue felt on the tool rests.. and then I remembered they were painted green! Damn that's clever- Well done!

[@kennymartin5976]

The animations you used where very Monty Python in style, I love them!

[@ljk8059]

Wooo looking forward to the build video(s). "Cheat Sheet" pronunciation was spot on, by the way.

[@justiceforsethrichwwg1wga160]

If you like everything Astro...May I suggest the free software called SpaceEngine! An entire explorable universe fully simulated! Definitely check out some videos of it at the least. It simulates entire galaxies of planets and stars...including our own! You’re able to zoom all the way down to the ground on each and every planet. It’s immense. It’s free and developed by a single man. Don’t need a super computer either! It’s runs good on most modern computers. It’s one of my all time favorite pieces of software.

[@sleepyparrot.]

Never heard of this. Looks to be a sweet build for you.

[@cleatusmcgurkin3740]

Dude, you're a mad man! I loved the the "hat tip" to Monty Python that you threw in there. Thank you and keep making your videos, you're an amazing craftsman!

[@GustavoLopez-zr9sj]

You are the most fun guy in all KZbin, you look like a very good shy friend.

[@somon90]

Really looking forward to this project, I actually have a neat antique astrolabe one that I picked up in an antiques shop in Fez, Marocko. It's the most precious thing I own. It has five different interchangeable backplates, I have no Idea what the other plates are used to calculate, but that could be something to include in your version. You could even devise your own plates for all sorts of silly and interesting calculations.

[@MandlyL]

Looks awesome man

[@Ammon6]

Great instrument, by the way i love those cutting edge animations.

[@mindblown2835]

Looks like it’s gonna be awesome

[@blakie211]

Damnn the way you explained this was awesome man. Can see a lot of work went into it. Cheers! Subbed

[@julien_mglhs]

YES! NEW URI VIDEO ! MY YEAR IS DONE.

[@awldune]

Hopefully this will be recommended for viewers of Clickspring's channel. This is right up their alley.

[@Trapster99]

Bravo, in a few short minutes you have explained a great deal about one aspect of the astrolabe. Your discussion as to how it is constructed is well done. However, there is an ancient tradition that holds that the Astrolabe, an analogical computer, can actually perform one thousand operations. One of them is the ability to chart the astrological course of a man's life. Flip the astrolabe to the other side and with the sun's help, you can find the exact time of day.

[@bartekzag40]

I love the way You put hands everywhere 😁

[@cordicatuk]

i love your work Uri and I love you