Astronomia e calendario

The Uzbek astronomy system combines ancient science with cultural traditions, shaping the lives of Uzbek people through precise celestial observations and calendars. For those curious about Uzbek cultural heritage, this guide highlights their astronomical achievements and evolving calendars. Want to explore another fascinating system? Check out our article on The Tatar Calendar. Key Features of Uzbek Astronomy and Calendars Aspect Details Ancient Texts 11th-century “Wisdom of Happiness” poem explains planetary motion Folk Observations Cloud and moon halo predictions for weather Traditional Calendar 12-animal cycle with unique crocodile zodiac Islamic Calendar 354-day lunar calendar with leap days Ancient Uzbek Astronomy: A Scholarly Legacy During the Karakhanid Dynasty, Uzbek scholars developed a sophisticated Uzbek astronomy system. Notably, in the 11th century, Has Hajip’s epic poem Wisdom of Happiness described celestial mechanics in poetic form. His fifth chapter outlined the movement of the seven celestial bodies (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) and the zodiac’s 12 signs. Scholarly Contributions Planetary Model: Built a geocentric star chart for tracking planets. Zodiac Seasons: Linked the 12 zodiac signs to four seasons, each tied to…