Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jun 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001pabei..19...94l&link_type=abstract
Progress in Astronomy, Vol. 19, No. 2, p. 94 - 100 (2001). In: Proceedings for the First National Academic Conference of the Chi
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Chronology, History Of Astronomy, Early Chinese History, Ancient Astronomical Records
Scientific paper
"Xia-Shang-Zhou Chronology Project" incorporates more than 200 experts on historical literature, ancient script, archeology, astronomy and C-14 measurement to promote early Chinese chronology (Xia, Shang, Zhou dynasties). Various astronomical problems have been studied in 12 separate groups. They are conjunctions of the five planets during the dynasties; Fire star for seasons determination; the famous solar eclipse in King Zhongkang's time; horizontal stars positions in Calendar Xiaxiaozheng; solar eclipse in King Yu; the lunar and solar eclipses recorded on oracle bones; celestial phenomena took place on King Wu's conquest; "double dawn" solar eclipse; lunar phase series on bronzes; calendar regulation of Zhou dynasty, and a comparison with foreign chronolgy. The astronomical conclusions of King Wuding by 5 lunar eclipses, King Wu by various astronomical records, King Yi by "double dawn" eclipse have been accepted as important frame of the Xia Shang Zhou chronology list while the years of west Zhou dynasty depended on the records of lunar phases.
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