Heavenly Mathematics: Observing the Sun and the Moon from Different Parts of the World A/P Helmer Aslaksen Dept. of Mathematics National University of Singapore
General Education Modules at the National University of Singapore Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy Mathematics in Art and Architecture Mathematics in Politics, Poker and Paradoxes
What’s the goal of this talk? I learned a lot of fascinating stuff, both mathematics and general knowledge that I’d love to share with you. Share some experiences from teaching these classes that may inspire you to offer the classes you’ve always wanted to teach!
Where is Singapore?
Content of astronomy course Basic astronomy from a hemispherically-correct view point. Calendars, with an emphasis on the four calendars in use in Singapore: Gregorian, Chinese, Muslim and Indian. Navigation.
Motion of the Sun and the Moon
Where does the Sun set?
Orbit of the Moon around the Sun
The mathematics of the Singapore flag
Analemma picture
Globe
Close-up
Eccentricity
Why does obliquity matter?
Obliquity
Combined effect
Analemma
Rising and setting analemma