Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture

Details Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture

Jun 2011

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011iaus..260..166n&link_type=abstract

The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 260, p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Oman, Stargazing, Timing Water, Agriculture, Star Names

Scientific paper

The Sultanate of Oman is possibly unique in using stars to time the allocation of water in the traditional irrigation systems called aflāj (s. falaj), which are still an important part of Omani culture and sense of national identity. This is a rapidly disappearing oral tradition that has hardly been known about outside Oman prior to this study. The need for timing water shares is explained and the methods of stargazing described. The identities of the stars, their Omani names and the relationship with modern star names are discussed.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Folk astronomy in Omani agriculture will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-917495