The Ancient Astronomy of Easter Island: Venus and Aldebaran
Sergei Rjabchikov
TL;DR
This paper interprets new astronomical data from Easter Island's Mataveri calendar, focusing on observations of Venus and Aldebaran, and discusses related sun, moon, and Sirius sightings.
Contribution
It provides new interpretations of the Mataveri calendar with updated data on Venus and Aldebaran observations, enhancing understanding of ancient Easter Island astronomy.
Findings
New position data for Venus and Aldebaran observed.
Interpretation of the Mataveri calendar's astronomical significance.
Additional reports on sun, moon, and Sirius observations.
Abstract
One additional position of the famous Mataveri calendar of Easter Island has been interpreted. New data on the watchings of Venus and Aldebaran have been rendered. Some reports about the sun, the moon as well as Sirius are of our interest, too.
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TopicsPacific and Southeast Asian Studies