Ancient Mayan Astronomy: the Sun, Moon, and Planets
WEBJul 24, 2019 · Mayan astronomers analyzed and predicted the moon’s movements with great accuracy. As with the sun and planets, Mayan dynasties often claimed to be descended from the moon. Mayan mythology generally associated the moon with a maiden, an old woman, and/or a rabbit.
What did the ancient Maya see in the stars? Their descendants
WEBJun 2, 2022 · The historic Maya oriented their lives by the heavens. Today, their descendants and Western scholars team up to understand their sophisticated astronomy
Maya astronomy - Wikipedia
WEBMaya astronomy is the study of the Moon, planets, Milky Way, Sun, and astronomical phenomena by the Precolumbian Maya Civilization of Mesoamerica.
Ancient Mayan Astronomy - History of Astronomy - Explorable
WEBThe Mayan astronomy was driven by the unique and rich mythology of the Mayans and their belief in the structure and order of the universe, which they perceived as made of overlapping cycles, interdependent upon each other.
Mayan Scientific Achievements ‑ Science, Technology & Religion - HISTORY
WEBMay 17, 2010 · Between about 300 and 900 A.D., the Maya were responsible for a number of remarkable scientific achievements–in astronomy, agriculture, engineering and communications.
The Maya and the Sun | Living Maya Time - Smithsonian Institution
WEBSunlight and shadows, as well as the position of the Sun during sunrise and sunset, are recorded in the architecture of the magnificent pyramids, palaces, and other structures of ancient Maya cities to this day.
The astonishing achievements of the ancient Mayan astronomers
WEBWhat tools and techniques did they employ? How did their celestial understanding shape their culture, calendar systems, and even their perception of the world? This article delves into these questions, promising to take you on an enchanting journey into the heart of Mayan astronomy.
Ancient Observatories: Chichén Itzá - Exploratorium
WEBAt Chichén Itzá, two structures bear witness to Mayan astronomy: El Castillo and El Caracol. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors flock to Chichén Itzá to see “the snake,” an apparition made of shadows that descends the stairs at El Castillo during the solar equinoxes each spring and fall.
Exploring the Early Americas The Heavens and Time
WEBThe system developed by the ancient Maya civilization was astronomically more accurate than the Julian calendar used in Europe at the time of the first encounters between early explorers and native cultures. The Maya used three interrelated calendars, two of which were used simultaneously.
Maya Calendar and Mesoamerican Astronomy | Aldana
WEBMayan astronomy presents more than just an object of scientific curiosity. Its development offers a unique perspective through which to view Mesoamerican science and culture more broadly. For one, it evidences a Western Hemisphere indigenous science that was developed independently from Africa, Europe and Asia.