Chinese astronomy is fascinating in that it developed largely clear of the Indo-European sphere and developed its own particular methods and nuances. The Chinese were meticulous in keeping astronomical records, enabling modern historians to establish that Chinese astronomy remained largely unchanged from 1800 BCE onwards.

Jan 17, 2015 · Early civilizations, for example, Harappans, Mayans, and ancient Chinese used astronomy to keep track of time, orient their cities, and to try to predict the future. Early astronomy was a mix of careful observation of the positions and motions of the heavenly bodies, religion, and astrology.

Aug 05, 2019 · Astronomy in the Enlightenment and the Renaissance. Our trip through the timeline of the history of astronomy now takes us to Torun, a small city in present day Poland, in 1473. On February 19, astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born. Copernicus was a scholar who studied mathematics, optics, and canon or church law.