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A, Muthulakshmi. "The sky movement and Tamil thinking in Pattupattu." International Research Journal of Tamil 1, no. 3 (2019): 7–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.34256/irjt1932.
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We could see the rise and set of the planets starting with the Sun. Tamil had many thoughts and opinions on the rise and set of those planets. They had calculated not only Sun’s orbit but also various other stars, planets and their orbital relations as well. Through Sangam literature, one could know that there were experts in calculating the celestial bodies. Subbu Reddiyar explains the poem from ‘puRanaanuuRu’ that there were people who had mastered for years and could tell the everyday measures of ‘the law of the sun and its movement, the orbit surrounding by its movement, the direction of the wind and the sky without an axile’ (puRam 30). Thus, it could be understood that the ancient Tamils were capable of measuring not only the sky but also the movements of Sun and the celestial bodies. That is how he poem mention details about the moon, stars and the movement of the Sun.
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Alaa Ahmed Abdullah. "Naked Truths as a Credo of Protest in Allen Ginsberg's "Howl"." مجلة آداب الفراهيدي 15, no. 52 (2023): 493–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.51990/jaa.15.52.2.26.
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In the aftermath of the Second World War, the United States was abounded with darkened repercussions represented by waging wars such as the cold war, the Vietnam War, and the appearance of various ideologies as materialism, consumerism, sexual freedom, racial struggles and many other examples and consequently, new trends and movements appeared to rebel against the conventional norms that prevailed during that time. The rebellion took an upward trajectory crystalizing itself in diverse forms namely: the religious, political, social and literary ones. Unruly politics and queer activisms defied the commonplace hetero-normative ways of peaceful demonstrations. The beat movement burst out against what was believed as repressive, dehumanized, corrupt, and unjust in the United States of America. Allen Ginsberg's monumental poem "Howl" seems to be the manifesto of the movement. Most striking quality is the use of naked truth as an expression of the poet's own eccentricity. This quality makes the poem a landmark of eccentricity. "Howl" reflects and connotes a deeply celestial interpretation. A celestial reading of the poem will mend its presupposed deformed image, prove the opposite, and support the basic theme of protest which is at the center of the beat movement.
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Allan, Sarah. "On the Identity of Shang Di and the Origin of the Concept of a Celestial Mandate (TIAN MING)." Early China 31 (2007): 1–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0362502800001796.
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This article reexamines the hypotheses of Guo Moruo and H.G. Creel that Shang Di was the high god of the Shang and Tian, that of the Zhou. It proposes that Shang Di was originally the spirit of the pole star. As such, it was the one celestial body which was higher than the ten suns, with whom the Shang ancestors were identified. Tian was not a high god, but quite literally, the sky. The sky was the location of the Shang Di and the other ancestral spirits, so it came to serve as a euphemism for Shang Di or, more broadly, for Shang Di and all the celestial phenomena and spirits who were under his aegis. The primary distinction between the Shang and Zhou was not that Shang Di was particular to the Shang, but that the Shang rulers identified themselves with the ten suns. Shang Di, as the pole star, was acknowledged by both Shang and Zhou as the highest of the spirits. Tian, as the sky, was understood primarily as the celestial bodies that inhabit it. As in later time, the sky was a spiritual force associated with patterns of time, which were revealed in the movements of the celestial bodies. Thus, the originaltian ming(“celestial mandate” or “mandate of heaven”) was, quite literally, an astronomical sign, a “command” seen in the sky during the reign of Wen, whose son Wu founded the Zhou Dynasty.
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Cooley, Jeffrey. "Early Mesopotamian Astral Science and Divination in the Myth of Inana And Šukaletuda." Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions 8, no. 1 (2008): 75–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156921208786182446.
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AbstractThe Sumerian tale of Inana and Shukaletuda recounts how the goddess Inana is raped by a homely gardener upon whom she seeks and ultimately finds revenge. Though this general plot has long been understood, certain elements of the story have remained largely unexplored. Previous scholarship has often suggested that within Inana and Shukaletuda, the goddess Inana is often described in her astral manifestation (e.g. S. Kramer 1961, 117; K. Volk 1995, 177-179 and 182-183; B. Alster 1999, 687; J. Cooper 2001, 142-144). Nevertheless, to date there has been no systematic treatment of this assumption and this study seeks to fill this gap. It is my thesis that certain events of the story (i.e. Inana's movements) can be related to a series of observable celestial phenomena, specifically the synodic activity of the planet Venus. This also explains the heretofore enigmatic climax of the story, in which Inana crosses the entire sky in order to finally locate her attacker, as a celestial miracle required by the planet Venus' peculiar celestial limitations. Furthermore, since in ancient Iraq the observation of astronomical phenomena was often done for the purpose of celestial divination, I suggest that certain events within the story may be illuminated if situated within that undertaking.
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Hibaurrohman, Imam Labib, Farah Nuril Izza, and Al Furqon Dono Hariyanto. "Tanthawi Jauhari’s Interpretation of Celestial Movements and Its Fiqh Implications for Hijri Month Determination." Jurnal Ilmiah Mizani: Wacana Hukum, Ekonomi Dan Keagamaan 11, no. 2 (2024): 244. https://doi.org/10.29300/mzn.v11i2.5344.
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This article explores the concept of the movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun as described in the exegesis Al-Jawahir Fi Tafsir Alquran Al-Karim, and its implications for determining the beginning of the Hijri months. The study aims to describe the views of Tanthawi Jauhari, a scholar and exegete, on understanding Qur’anic texts related to the celestial movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Additionally, the paper discusses the contemporary relevance of his views in resolving debates between rukyah (moon-sighting) and hisab (astronomical calculations) within Islamic jurisprudence. Data collection was conducted through a documentation method, gathering both primary and secondary data. The primary data source was Tanthawi Jauhari’s interpretation in Al-Jawahir Fi Tafsir Alquran Al-Karim, while secondary data were drawn from relevant literature to support the analysis. The collected data were analyzed using content analysis methods. This study concludes that Tanthawi Jauhari’s concept of the Earth, Moon, and Sun emphasizes the Moon’s revolution around the Earth, while the Earth revolves around the Sun. He explains that the Earth’s rotation causes the alternation between day and night. However, his interpretation focuses solely on the synodic cycle of the Moon, without addressing the sidereal cycle. The variations in these celestial movements impact the visibility of the crescent moon (hilal), which may result in discrepancies in determining the beginning of the Hijri months. The article also highlights how Tanthawi Jauhari’s scientific approach could contribute to modern astronomical discussions regarding Islamic calendar calculations.
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Folan, William J., David D. Bolles, and Jerald D. Ek. "ON THE TRAIL OF QUETZALCOATL/KUKULCAN: TRACING MYTHIC INTERACTION ROUTES AND NETWORKS IN THE MAYA LOWLANDS." Ancient Mesoamerica 27, no. 2 (2016): 293–318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0956536115000346.
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AbstractThis paper examines ethnohistoric accounts and oral histories accumulated during the last 50 years concerning the movements of the mythical personage of Quetzalcoatl/Kukulcan (Kukul Can) and the role of these narratives in political ideologies between the Epiclassic and Postclassic periods. These narratives outline the movements of Quetzalcoatl/Kukulcan by way of terrestrial, celestial, and subterranean routes that connected pilgrimage centers across the Maya lowlands in the peninsula of Yucatan. Ethnographic and ethnohistoric data presented in this paper describe linkages between important political, economic, and ritual centers that had roots in pan-Mesoamerican social dynamics originating as early as the Terminal Classic or Epiclassic period. Links between cities included not just the physical intersite connections evidenced by causeways that are so prominent in the archaeological record but also intangible, mythical, and symbolic connections embodied in mythical histories of subterranean passageways and celestial umbilical cords. These accounts and oral histories highlight the importance of migration and founding events in the establishment of new cities during the major political, economic, and social reorganizations that took place after the end of the Late Classic period. As a whole, these linkages comprised a political infrastructure connecting a network of cities within the highly integrated and international Postclassic Mesoamerican world. The indigenous histories outlined in this paper complement archaeological data, reflecting an increase in internationalism, economic integration, and the spread of new religious movements beginning in the Terminal or Epiclassic periods across Mesoamerica.
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Song, Chaoqun. "The Integration Analysis of the Potential Risk of Building a Carbon Currency Financial System and the Theory of Climate Change in the Multi-four Seasons." Journal of Innovation and Development 6, no. 1 (2024): 27–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/2v92m776.
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This paper explores the concept of carbon currency and the theory of multi-seasonal climate change. It begins with the origin of carbon currency, which emerged from the Technocracy Inc. organization's proposal of energy certificates as a basis for economic systems. The paper then discusses the Kyoto Protocol's role in establishing a global carbon emissions trading system and the creation of carbon credits. It highlights the relationship between carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, emphasizing the role of carbon-absorbing assets in offsetting emissions. The paper also introduces the theory of multi-seasonal climate change, which suggests an overall global warming trend influenced by celestial movements. The summary provides several key points. Firstly, it states that global temperature is rising primarily due to the Earth's positional relationship in celestial movements, emphasizing the need to prepare for severe floods. Secondly, it acknowledges the limitations of existing technology in quantitatively analyzing the contribution of carbon emissions to global warming. The potential risks of establishing a carbon currency financial system are also identified, including reduced pricing efficiency, adverse effects on carbon reduction goals, and the possibility of financial crises. Lastly, the paper mentions the Multi-Seasonal Climate Change Theory, which suggests that humanity should focus on peaceful coexistence and space exploration to secure its future survival.
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Vondrák, J., and C. Ron. "The Present Status of Preparing the New Reduction of the Past Astrometric Observations to Obtain the Earth Orientation Parameters in the Hipparcos Reference System." Symposium - International Astronomical Union 156 (1993): 95–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0074180900173000.
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The IAU Working group on Earth rotation in the Hipparcos reference frame, set up by IAU Commission 19 in 1988, is presently preparing the algorithms and collecting the data obtained by optical astrometry since the beginning of the century. The main idea is to use the observations of individual stars rather than group results, all recalculated in the unique system of astronomical constants and algorithms. The final solution will be referred to the celestial reference frame realized by the Hipparcos star catalog presently under preparation. All known geophysical influences (as e.g. solid and oceanic Earth tides or plate tectonic movements) will be included into the model. In addition to traditional Earth rotation parameters (polar motion, universal time), also the pole offset components in the celestial reference frame will be solved for, as well as other relevant parameters (systematic seasonal deviations of the individual stations, instrumental constants etc.). The present status of the solution and the time evolution of its expected accuracy are described.
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Faulhaber, Priscila. "Ticuna knowledge, Worecü stars and sky movements." Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 7, S278 (2011): 58–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1743921311012476.
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AbstractThis paper focuses on the Ticuna interpretation of the iconography inscribed on ritual artifacts collected by the ethnographer Curt Nimuendaju in the early 1940s. The Ticuna describe certain celestial bodies depicted in the iconography of artifacts that are used in the Ticuna girls' puberty festival as ‘Worecü stars’. They relate these stars to various aspects of indigenous mythology expressed in ritual songs and speeches about worecü, a Ticuna word meaning the girl for whom the initiation is being performed. I hold that by incorporating Ticuna mediations into anthropological analysis we enrich this analysis by associating iconic images with mythical meanings transmitted generation by generation through ritual performances in which mythical thinking has the persuasive force of prescriptive action. In thinking about how the Ticuna read the iconography I avoid seeking a strict correlation between Western scientific explanations and the Ticuna's own knowledge about a special star known by them as the Woramacüri star. However, by postulating an association between the Worecü stars and the planets, we can examine the possibility that the Woramacüri Star is correlated with a particular planet at certain times, in specific circumstances.
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Mehl, Édouard. "Kepler métaphysicien." Revue des questions scientifiques 192, no. 3-4 (2021): 261–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.14428/qs.v192i3-4.68513.
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Cet article entreprend de déterminer la situation métaphysique de la science keplérienne, et distingue trois phases de son évolution: a) une phase initiale, programmatique, où l’astronomie copernicienne veut faire office de théologie naturelle, et où, réciproquement, la théologie doit servir de sanction aux nouvelles hypothèses; b) une phase intermédiaire, où l’astronomie copernicienne ne cherche plus à se fonder dans un arrière-monde métaphysique, mais dans les causes naturelles des mouvements célestes; c) une phase terminale, postérieure à la découverte de la loi des temps périodiques, où Kepler renonce au projet initial de faire jouer à l’astronomie ou «physique céleste» une fonction ancillaire. Cette physique céleste n’est pas une théologie naturelle, mais une théologie naturalisée. *** This article tries to determine the metaphysical situation of Keplerian science, and distinguishes three phases of its evolution: a. an initial, programmatic phase, where Copernican astronomy wants to serve as a natural theology, and where, reciprocally, theology must serve as a sanction to the new hypotheses; b. an intermediate phase, where Copernican astronomy no longer seeks to be founded in a metaphysical back-world, but in the natural causes of celestial movements; c. a terminal phase, after the discovery of the law of periodic time, where Kepler renounces the initial project of making astronomy or “celestial physics” play an ancillary function. This celestial physics is not a natural theology, but a naturalized theology.
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Liu, Jun, Jing Cui, Ying Zhang, et al. "Study of the OLR Anomalies before the 2023 Turkey M7.8 Earthquake." Remote Sensing 15, no. 21 (2023): 5078. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs15215078.
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Using the model of the additive tectonic stress from celestial tide-generating force, we studied the relationship between the seismogenic structure and celestial tide-generating stress in the M7.8 Turkey earthquake on 6 February 2023. We analyzed the daily continuous variation characteristics of OLR before and after the Turkey earthquake and discussed the correlation characteristics of tidal stress, OLR, and the earthquake. The results showed that the observed OLR anomaly according to the tidal stress variation cycle “C” (1–15 February) presented a phase change in time, which was synchronized with a continuous trough-to-peak change in the additional tectonic main pressure stress. The spatial distribution of OLR anomalies was mainly concentrated in the southwest section of the East Anatolian Fault Zone, which indicates that seismic tectonic movements were the main causes of OLR anomaly variation during this earthquake. An OLR anomaly change was related to this M7.8 “Swarm Type” of earthquake in Turkey. Impending earthquake OLR anomalies represent that the stress of the seismogenic structure in the seismogenic region has entered a critical state, which can provide stress monitoring and a seismogenic region indication for earthquakes induced by tidal force. The change cycle of the celestial tide-generating force provides a time indication for the identification of seismic thermal anomalies, and it indicates that the combination of the additional tectonic stress of the tidal force and the change of OLR anomaly has value for the research on the short-impending earthquake precursor.
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Tolchelnikova, S. A. "Astrometry and Geodesy as a one science. History and assignment of stellar catalogues." Geodesy and Cartography 979, no. 1 (2022): 40–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.22389/0016-7126-2022-979-1-40-53.
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According to the resolution of the International Astronomical Union, since 1999 the main reference for spherical coordinates has become the international celestial reference frame ICRF, compiled from observations of quasars and point-like radio galaxies. This decision abolishes the observations necessary for compiling the traditional spherical coordinate system represented by the fundamental catalogs of the FK series. It is useful to recall the principles of astronomers of the 18th–20th centuries who had organized the determination of the absolute coordinates of stars at the state observatories, required for compiling the next fundamental catalog. This will allow natural scientists who study movements by measured coordinates of celestial objects, firstly astronomers and geodesists, to compare the opportunities provided by optical fundamental catalogs and the reference system of radio coordinates for solving the problems of their branch of science. Let us turn to historical experience, which shows that the establishment of main optical coordinate systems was not a volitional decision but was affirmed in the process of searching for the most effective method for solving both fundamental problems and satisfying current needs of each historical era.
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Massy, Richard, Will L. S. Hawkes, Toby Doyle, et al. "Hoverflies use a time-compensated sun compass to orientate during autumn migration." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 288, no. 1959 (2021): 20211805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.1805.
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The sun is the most reliable celestial cue for orientation available to daytime migrants. It is widely assumed that diurnal migratory insects use a ‘time-compensated sun compass’ to adjust for the changing position of the sun throughout the day, as demonstrated in some butterfly species. The mechanisms used by other groups of diurnal insect migrants remain to be elucidated. Migratory species of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) are one of the most abundant and beneficial groups of diurnal migrants, providing multiple ecosystem services and undergoing directed seasonal movements throughout much of the temperate zone. To identify the hoverfly navigational strategy, a flight simulator was used to measure orientation responses of the hoverflies Scaeva pyrastri and Scaeva selenitica to celestial cues during their autumn migration. Hoverflies oriented southwards when they could see the sun and shifted this orientation westward following a 6 h advance of their circadian clocks. Our results demonstrate the use of a time-compensated sun compass as the primary navigational mechanism, consistent with field observations that hoverfly migration occurs predominately under clear and sunny conditions.
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Vail, Gabrielle, and Christine Hernández. "THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEMORY: THE USE OF CLASSIC PERIOD DIVINATORY TEXTS IN THE LATE POSTCLASSIC MAYA CODICES." Ancient Mesoamerica 22, no. 2 (2011): 449–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0956536111000320.
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AbstractMaya codices were important repositories of cultural knowledge and traditions passed down through the centuries. Rather than being focused on human actors, however, the Late Postclassic period Maya screenfolds contain almanacs that predict the movements of celestial bodies during earlier time periods. The purpose of these seemingly “out-of-date” tools was to predict the future based on notions of cyclical time. Recent research suggests that centuries-old astronomical almanacs do more than model the past or formulate rituals. Instead, they are formulated to integrate celestial events with other cycles of time and to contextualize them with events from the mythic past, such as the destruction of a former world by flood. The memory of this calamitous primordial event, framed in terms of astronomical and seasonal cycles, is preserved in pre-Hispanic and historic documents as a means of conveying the ill-fortune associated with like-in-kind events that are certain to repeat, and of scheduling the performance of appropriate ritual actions to mitigate their destructive potential.
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Redding, Paul. "Could There Be Method Behind Kepler’s Cosmic Music?" Histories 5, no. 2 (2025): 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/histories5020016.
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While Kepler is regarded as a major figure in standard historical accounts of the scientific revolution of early modern Europe, he is typically seen as having one foot in the new scientific culture and one in the old. In some of his work, Kepler appears, along with Galileo, to be on a trajectory towards Newton’s celestial mechanics. In addition to his advocacy of Copernicus’s heliocentrism, he appealed to physical causes in his explanations of the movements of celestial bodies. But other work appears to express a neo-Platonic “metaphysics” or “mysticism”, as most obvious in his embrace of the ancient tradition of the “music of the spheres”. Here I problematize this distinction. The musical features of Kepler’s purported neo-Platonic “metaphysics”, I argue, was also tied to Platonic and neo-Platonic features of the methodology of a tradition of mathematical astronomy that would remain largely untouched by his shift to heliocentrism and that would be essential to his actual scientific practice. Importantly, certain features of the geometric practices he inherited—ones later formalized as “projective geometry”—would also carry those “harmonic” structures expressed in the thesis of the music of the spheres.
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Prof., Roheit Naik. "Cosmic Patterns created by Celestial Bodies: Fixed Stars Algol, Aldebaran, Procyon, Sirius, Merak." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research S6, no. 6 (2025): 362–69. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15067366.
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<em>Present research focuses on fixed stars in space, forming patterns that influence human destinies. I have selected five fixed stars and observed their effects using primary and secondary progressions from an astrological perspective. Ascendant points are often considered influential on a native's physical, mental, and biological characteristics. Midheaven points show a greater influence of external forces on a native's destiny. Astrologically, these fixed stars have similar effects on a native's life. The research illuminates the physical, mental, biological, and social effects of these fixed stars, supported by secondary progressions, a fundamental astrological method. The Midheaven point is a crucial indicator of career, while the Ascendant point relates to inclinations, appearance, and existence. Specific stars conjunct, trine, or opposite these two vital points cause significant life changing movements. Research expresses the patterns of Algol, Procyon, Aldebaran, Pollux, Sirius, Merak.</em>
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Basavarajaiah, Doddagangavadi Mariyappa M., Bhamidiapathi Narasimhamurthy, and Doddappa Surangi Marilingappa. "The glimpse of astrological predictions through optimization techniques." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 13, no. 3 (2022): 520–32. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6414212.
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Astrology is an advanced and glamorous science, which plays a major role in predicting different events that happen in human life. It consists of scientific and analytical computations that depend on various phases of the orbital movements in the form of degrees; the précised level of planet movements can predict the cosmic energy and also articulate the accurate interpretations of horoscope information on the basis of a constellation of a given birth chart. Way back in 200 BC, an astronomer has adopted Mathematical interventions to measure the distance of planets from the sun and predicted various astrological manifestations. Nowadays, at the global platform, a very few numbers of research articles described the Mathematical and Pragmatic approach of astrological predictions. In this paradigm, we have formulated an advanced Stochastic Probability Convergence predictive model to describe the practical interventions and different features of horoscope and advancement of cosmic energy on the basis of comprehensive phenomena. This formulated model will be highly useful for astrologers to forecast the cosmic energy and different malafacies of human life on a day-to-day basis. Our formulated predictive model is handy and also capable to produce the accurate predictions of horoscopes. Based on the model convergence outputs, the Astronomers drew the real astrological interpretations scientifically without any Jargon and personal assumptions.
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Swathi, N. V. L., J. P. Pramod, and N. V. Prasad. "THE ROLE OF BHARAT ON SPACE-PHYSICS." INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 08, no. 10 (2024): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem38012.
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This paper describes ancient Bharat (India) ideas of space and objects concept. The conceptual rituals of the ancient Indians were based on the scientific knowledge. Ancient civilization was used to observe the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. They practised these observations to develop sophisticated methods for determining time and direction. They created detailed star maps and developed treatises like the Surya Siddhanta, which explains the calculations for solar eclipses and celestial positions. This was an essential tool for agricultural activities and future forecasting. Exploring the ancient ideas on solar system is a matter of our curiosity and helps us for better understanding of our ancient philosophy.
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Feinberg, Richard. "Auto-experimentation in wave piloting and celestial navigation: Vaeakau-Taumako, Solomon Islands." Journal of New Zealand & Pacific Studies 10, no. 2 (2022): 195–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/nzps_00109_7.
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This report involves what I term ‘auto-experimentation’, or experimenting on myself, to learn and assess the arts of seafaring and navigation as practised in the south-eastern Solomon Islands. From 2007 to 2008, I spent nine months with people of the Polynesian island of Taumako, exploring local seafaring techniques. My objective was to study non-instrument navigation as a participant observer, combining verbal instruction with a 70-mile voyage in a large outrigger canoe, without the aid of navigational instruments, from Taumako to the Outer Reef or Vaeakau islands. However, no voyaging canoes were operational during my time in the field. Therefore, instead of watching navigators as they plied their trade, I spoke with them at length and tried to test my own ability to implement what I had learned from my instructors. Here I recount my efforts, while travelling aboard a cargo ship in the Solomon Islands’ Temotu Province, to estimate my heading and location by tracking the movements of stars, the sun, and wind and wave patterns. I then consider my own level of success and what it might suggest about the effectiveness of methods imparted to me by my interlocutors.
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Maharani, Maria, and Ikhaputri Widiantini. "Confluence of The Experience of Pain and Beauty In Ballet Through The Aesthetics Marking of Pointe Shoes." Beranda 1, no. 2 (2024): 25–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.52969/beranda.v1i2.40.
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Ballet is notable for its beautiful, mystical, celestial, weightless, and effortless movements. However, for ballet dancers, these beautiful movements are all done by a body in pain, a body that embeds memories and social codes of its structure. The active involvement of the body enables a ballet dancer to develop a habitus that constantly naturalizes pain as part of the process of its “Being.” For the female, pain is embodied in pointe shoes. Initially, pointe shoes were meant to enhance the female’s beauty, like fairies or angels in fairy tales. The encounter with pain, then, marginalizes and abjects the dancer into her semiotic chora. Through the layering of theories of Angela Pickard and Julia Kristeva, this paper explores female ballet dancers’ lived experiences of pain and abjection, represented through pointe shoes. Literature research and reviews, as well as interviews, were analyzed with Arianna Maiorani’s kinesemiotics method to put a rise to the dancer’s personal meanings, from the semiotics to symbolics, marked through body movements in interaction with space. The confluence of signs represented in pointe shoes creates a holistic meaning, namely the aesthetics of sublimated pain.
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Hastuti, Puji, and Afdil Hafidh. "Mata Tahun: Bridging indigenous knowledge and policy for ecosystem sustainability in the Mului Community, East Kalimantan amidst climate change." BIO Web of Conferences 175 (2025): 05008. https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202517505008.
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The traditional celestial calendar, known as Mata Tahun, is an indigenous knowledge system utilized by the forest-based Mului community in East Kalimantan. This system functions not only as a guide for agricultural timing but also as a mechanism for sustaining ecosystem balance and reinforcing cultural resilience. By observing star movements and weather patterns, the Mului community harmonizes their activities with natural cycles, preserving knowledge passed down through generations. However, climate change disrupts these celestial patterns, making it increasingly difficult to determine planting and harvesting periods accurately. Simultaneously, modernization and state-driven forest management policies often overlook the value of indigenous ecological knowledge, threatening the sustainability of customary forests. This study highlights the critical need for policy transformation that integrates Mata Tahun into state environmental management strategies. The research highlights how recognizing indigenous knowledge as a legitimate component of environmental governance can enhance climate adaptation strategies and strengthen ecosystem resilience. Incorporating local knowledge systems, such as Mata Tahun, into state forest management policies not only sustains the biodiversity of customary forests but also empowers indigenous communities to lead in climate change mitigation efforts. Bridging indigenous knowledge with formal governance can enhance ecological sustainability, support climate adaptation, and fortify the cultural identity of indigenous communities facing the pressures of environmental and social change.
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Ogura, Miki, and Yukimasa Ishida. "Homing behavior and vertical movements of four species of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) in the central Bering Sea." Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 52, no. 3 (1995): 532–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f95-054.
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Four sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), two chum salmon (O. keta), three pink salmon (O. gorbuscha), and four Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha) with depth-sensing ultrasonic transmitters were tracked in the central Bering Sea to examine migration in the open sea. Ground speeds of maturing sockeye, chum, and pink salmon were at 0.54–0.66 m/s (0.88–1.17 fork lengths/s). Chinook salmon, probably immature fish, moved more slowly (0.34 m/s). Maturing individuals moved in particular directions and maintained their ground speeds and directions during day and night. The results also suggested that salmon had a compass orientation ability functioning without celestial information. Sockeye, chum, and pink salmon showed strong surface preferences but chinook salmon swam deeper (30–35 m) than did the other species.
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Dr., Kanta. "Vedic Thought on Nakshatra Science." Kiraṇāvalī 16, no. 1-4 (2024): 172–78. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14647130.
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The various references mentioned in Vedic literature reflect the development of astronomy or celestial knowledge of that time. The sages of that era were well aware of the terrestrial effects of celestial bodies, as is evident from the references described in the Rigveda. The Vedic people had a special understanding of the moon’s movements. As a result, nearly all ancient civilizations’ calendars were lunar-based. The study of the moon’s movements led to the observation that its orbit in relation to the bright and easily recognizable stars it encountered took approximately 27 days. These 27 divisions of the moon’s path were called “Nakshatras” in astrology. Although solar-based calculations were predominant during the Vedic period, the post-Vedic era saw the prevalence of nakshatrabased calculations. This implies that during this time, month names like Chaitra began to be used more frequently than names like Madhva. Mr. Tilak, in his work Orion, concluded from comparing references in the Taittiriya Samhita and the Tandya Brahmana that the term “Phalguni Purnima” from the Taittiriya Samhita had evolved to “Phalguni” in the Tandya Brahmana. However, the use of month names like Phalguna, Chaitra, and Vaishakha had not yet started at that time. Nonetheless, references in the later parts of the Shatapatha Brahmana, Kaushitaki Brahmana, Tandya Brahmana, and Panchavimsha Brahmana indicate that the usage of Chaitra and similar names began towards the end of the Brahmana period. Therefore, from the post-Vedic period and the time of Vedanga Jyotisha until the present, nakshatra-based calculations have been predominant in most calendar systems. Keywords: Rigveda, month duration, lunar calendar, nakshatra, Arjuni, Agha, Shadvedanga, Vedanga Jyotisha, star clusters, Mrigashira, nakshatra-based.
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Raubo, Agnieszka. "The Concept of Temperament and the theory of Humours in the Renaissance." Ruch Literacki 57, no. 4 (2016): 408–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ruch-2017-0071.
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Summary This article tries to reconstruct the concept of temperament (complexia) and its links to the theory of four humours in Polish and European Renaissance writings (e.g., both Andrzej Glaber, Szymon of Łowicz, Wojciech Oczko and Johannes ab Indagine). The analysis covers the alleged influence of four liquids (black bile, yellow bile, phlegm, and blood) on a person’s body, the empirical methods of identifying one’s temperament, and the Renaissance typology of temperaments (including such categories as ‘good’, ‘bad’, or ‘strong’ humours) and their interpenetration. The article also examines the close relationship between the theory of humours and astrology. Renaissance scholars believed that movements and relative positions of celestial bodies were a key factor in determining any given temperament.
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Yeni, Yeni Mulyani Supriatin. "Observing Stars, Knowledge in Disaster Response: Learning from the Guidelines of the Ancestors at Sinar Resmi Sukabumi." Jurnal Sosioteknologi 22, no. 2 (2023): 200–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.5614/sostek.itbj.2023.22.2.6.
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Agricultural practices must consider seasonal variations and natural conditions. Astronomy, which involves studying celestial movements, plays a crucial role in this regard. Individuals who possess the knowledge to decipher celestial motions have historically contributed to the advancement of civilizations worldwide. Consequently, the presence of astronomers specializing in astrology is essential. The global agricultural civilization experienced rapid growth before the emergence of the industrial civilization. In the current era of globalization, traditional agricultural systems based on astronomical observations are being abandoned. The adoption of foreign planting techniques has led to a neglect of the indigenous wisdom and knowledge passed down through generations. Over time, our ancestors’ local knowledge has gradually faded away. However, the indigenous people of Sinar Resmi, Sukabumi, continue to rely on star observations in their rice farming practices, particularly as a response to natural disasters. This study aims to demonstrate that rice farmers can effectively respond to natural disasters by observing the stars. It employs an oral tradition approach to describe the role of star observations in rice farming, focusing on case studies from the Sinar Resmi community in Sukabumi and other indigenous populations. The findings suggest that star observations in rice farming remain relevant for mitigating the risk of crop failure during natural disasters. The significance of astronomical observations and their inherent value lies in their ability to maintain order and stability in agrarian societies.
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Hughey, Matthew W. "“… angels which Thou hast created of snow and of fire”: Bahá’í Angelology and God’s Dialogic Relationship to Humanity." Harvard Theological Review 117, no. 4 (2024): 793–819. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0017816024000348.
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AbstractAngelology is in a renaissance. Yet the angels of new religious movements in general, and the Bahá’í Faith in particular, remain less examined. In response, I offer a typology of Bahá’í angels as avatars of the Holy Spirit, distinct celestial beings, spiritually evolved people, manifestations of God, and carriers and personifications of divine virtue. These five types respectively function to emphasize the authority of divinity, accentuate the mystery of spiritual reality, reconcile spirituality and materialism through the duality of human nature, position prophets as “manifestations” of God in the context of “progressive revelation,” and attempt to make the unknowable God knowable through the transformation of axiology to ontology. Collectively, Bahá’í angels illumine an understanding of religion as a dialogic relationship. Religion is reconceived as an interactional balance of divine will and human agential choice.
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Carpenter, Victoria, and Paul Halpern. "A Bridge between Worlds: Parallel Universes and the Observer in “The Celestial Plot” by Adolfo Bioy Casares." KronoScope 19, no. 2 (2019): 111–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685241-12341439.
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AbstractAdolfo Bioy Casares’s story “The Celestial Plot” (1948) is among the best known examples of Latin American science fiction writing of the early twentieth century inspired by contemporary advances in quantum physics. Most readings of the story focus on the movements of its main protagonist, Captain Ireneo Morris, as he traverses realities while test-flying a plane. This approach overlooks the role of the story’s other protagonist, Dr. Carlos Servian, who, we argue, is the lynchpin upon which the multiple realities are dependent. We read the changes to Dr. Servian’s character from a variety of scientific and philosophical perspectives on parallel universes. By addressing variations in Servian’s character and language, and focusing on the disparate representations of the key objects in the story, we show how the story anticipates in some ways the Many Worlds notion which argues that reality bifurcates during quantum measurements, leading to near-identical copies of observers.
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Laurinkienė, Nijolė. "Sky in the Ancient Baltic Worldview." Tautosakos darbai 52 (December 30, 2016): 13–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.51554/td.2016.28865.
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In the Baltic mythology and folklore, the sky covering the Earth and its bodies – the Sun, Moon, stars and their constellations are among the most prominent archaic images, comprising rather integral mythical celestial world. This article aims at reconstructing the model of the sky and highlighting at least the most outstanding features of this significant universal. The analysis comprises linguistic data preserving the relics of the ancient worldview, the written sources on the Baltic religion and mythology, and the rich and thriving Lithuanian and Latvian folklore tradition.The Lithuanian word dangus ‘sky’ derives from the verb dengti ‘to cover’. The old Prussians used similar denomination: dangus (acc. dangon, dengon, -an). Latvians, however, use the word debess ‘sky’. This word in Lithuanian denotes the visible atmospheric phenomenon: debesis ‘cloud’. Therefore, only Prussians and Lithuanians had the same lexeme denoting sky, which allows assuming that it was imagined as a certain cosmic cover or lid, placed high above and covering the humans and their earthly living.The article addresses the following subtopics: the etymology of the word dangus ‘sky’ and the notion of the sky; sky as God; the stony sky; the heavenly “pastures”; the levels of the sky; mediators between sky and Earth; sky as an afterworld; the gates of the sky; and the holiness of the sky.The author concludes that the Baltic mythology has preserved the image of the sky as the God, the heavenly Father, and as the light enveloping the human world or a mysterious power and energy affecting it. People used to imagine the sky as a certain entirety, as a transcendental boundless ephemeric space comprising the upper sphere of the mythical world. Observation of the sky and the movements of the celestial bodies used to inspire in the observing people feelings of religious kind, along with inevitable reverence manifested in the traditional social customs and rituals. There existed an entire system of taboos related to the sky and the celestial bodies, which also testifies to the sense of holiness attributed to this space.The reconstructed Baltic images of the sky preserve certain elements of the ancient IndoEuropean worldview. They present an important source for reconstructing not only the Baltic, but also the Indo-European mentality.
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Kazmina, Olga E. "S. A. Tokarev about Religion: The Celestial and the Terrestrial in the Soviet Context." Вестник антропологии (Herald of Anthropology), no. 3 (January 17, 2025): 79–93. https://doi.org/10.33876/2311-0546/2024-4/79-93.
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S. A. Tokarev wrote on a variety of topics, yet his primary academic interest was the study of religion. He was a scholar of his time, holding Marxist views and approaching the analysis of religion from a materialistic perspective, but he never departed from strict and consistent logic, avoiding unquestioning acceptance of the official point of view. All this was clearly manifested in his contributions to the debate on religion that unfolded on the pages of the journal Soviet Ethnography in 1979 — 1981. In the article that initiated the discussion, S.A. Tokarev offered ethnographers his own vision of the study of religion, which extended beyond the ideologized officialism, and outlined the subject matter of the ethnographic study of religion. He posed questions that were not quite typical of his time and slightly above the ideological restrictions of the period. He expanded the issues significant for the ethnographer, while not denying but rather emphasizing the importance of the study of folk forms of religiosity — the main direction in the study of religion by ethnographers at that time (along with the study of primitive beliefs). S. A. Tokarev, one of the founders of the Soviet ethnographic school and a key figure in the development of the system of higher ethnographic education in the USSR, was a scholar of his era. But the works of scholars like him facilitated the continuity with the old school and did not fatally isolate the Soviet humanities from the global academic community. In fact, the issues raised by S. A. Tokarev are also in line with the contemporary challenges facing the ethnological/anthropological study of religion: religious identity and its relationship to other forms of cultural identity, religious conversion and related shifts in identity, different manifestations and new forms of religiosity, global religious movements, the complexities of religious statistics, the religious and the secular.
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Fo, Wenjun. "Equilibrium and Stability of the Solar System Rely on a Human-Like Program of Substance and Information Transfer." Acceleron Aerospace Journal 2, no. 4 (2024): 251–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.61359/11.2106-2417.
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This study bridges the realms of astronomy and life science, illuminating the intricate interplay between celestial phenomena and terrestrial biology. While humans may perceive the palpable effects of seasons, climate, geographical location, and the movements of the Sun and moon, other phenomena such as changes in Earth's magnetic field and seismic activity are often sensed by animals but elude human perception. However, with disciplined and sustained training, humans possess the potential to harness the rich array of sensors and sensory systems within the body, thereby unlocking the ability to discern and validate the cosmic influences documented by ancient civilizations. In instances where traditional astronomical inquiries, such as the maintenance of galactic equilibrium, present enigmatic puzzles, insights from cutting-edge life science research may offer promising leads. Newly unveiled mechanisms such as the "Function Enhancement Program of Five-Organs through Umbilical Access" and the rhythmic orchestration of the "Rotating Presidency of Twelve-Organs" elucidate the intricate operations of visceral organs within the human body. Indirect evidence suggests a correlation between these biological processes and the transfer of gaseous substances among celestial bodies, including Mercury, Venus, the Sun, and Jupiter, hinting at a temporal synchronicity that may contribute to the equilibrium and stability of the solar system. Confirmation of substance and information transfer processes could unlock new avenues of inquiry in astronomy, shedding light on vexing conundrums such as dark energy and matter, binary pulsars, gravitational waves, inflation fields, and alternative theories to Einstein's General Relativity. Thus, by bridging the disciplines of astronomy and life science, this study offers fresh perspectives and potential breakthroughs in our understanding of the cosmos.
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Nurul Fadhilah, Muchammad Muarief, and Rizka Fitri Aningtias. "Simulating the Movement of Planets in the Solar System Using a Linear System." International Journal of Technology and Modeling 2, no. 1 (2023): 22–31. https://doi.org/10.63876/ijtm.v2i1.95.
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This article discusses the simulation of planetary movements in the solar system using a linear system-based approach. Mathematical models of solar systems often involve non-linear differential equations, which include the complexity of gravitational interactions between planets and other celestial bodies. However, to simplify the calculation and analysis process, a linear approach can be used with certain assumptions. In this study, the motion of the planets is modeled using Newtonian mechanical principles adapted into a linear equation system. The simulation is carried out by utilizing numerical computing software to calculate the position and speed of the planet in a certain time span. The simulation results show that the linear system approach is able to represent the basic motion of the planet with an adequate degree of accuracy on short time scales, but it shows limitations in predicting complex dynamics, such as orbital resonance or the gravitational influence of small bodies. This approach is suitable for educational applications, where visualization of planetary movements can help understand the basic principles of orbital dynamics. These findings emphasize the importance of choosing the right simulation method according to the purpose, both for scientific and educational purposes. The study suggests the development of a hybrid model that combines a linear approach with non-linear elements to improve accuracy without losing computational efficiency.
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Nurrahman, Ricke Putriutami, and Irma Rochmawati. "Desain Buku Ilustrasi Informasi Astrologi Sebagai Pseudosains." DIVAGATRA - Jurnal Penelitian Mahasiswa Desain 3, no. 2 (2023): 251–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.34010/divagatra.v3i2.11302.
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Derived from the Greek words "Astron" meaning "star" and "Logos" meaning "science," astrology is a discipline created to explore the connection between celestial object movements and Earthly experiences. Unfortunately, this knowledge is not widely understood by the general public, primarily due to a lack of accessible information on astrology's true significance. To bridge this knowledge gap, there is a need to develop informative media that can educate people about astrology conveniently and effectively. The main media for this educational effort will be an e-book containing fundamental astrology knowledge. Additionally, to enhance the reach of the main media to the target audience, supporting media will also be designed. These supporting media will include pillows, pocket books, wall clocks, bookmarks, pencil cases, tote bags, sticker packs, keychains, mugs, and tumblers. By creating both the main and supporting media, the aim is to stimulate public interest in delving deeper into the field of astrology.
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Narlikar, J. V., and N. C. Rana. "India." International Astronomical Union Colloquium 162 (1998): 32–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0252921100114757.
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A summary of work related to astronomy education carried out during the last three years in India is presented here. Since India is a huge country and many educational efforts are made by individuals alone, this report cannot be regarded as complete, but a specific sampling.India has more than 200 Universities, 8000 colleges, and about 100,000 schools, 33 planetaria, more than 100 museums and about 60 well known amateur astronomers’ clubs. Scores of dedicated astronomy oriented school teachers, act as nuclei of astronomy education for the general public and school children .The astronomical almanac, used in a typical household is in some way related to the stars in the sky and the movements of the Sun, the Moon and the planets. Traditionally, a rudimentary knowledge of the celestial sphere is common. The recent developments in space technology have brought a fascination and glamour to modern astronomy for all age groups, and this is noticeably reflected in the number of media coverages of astronomy.
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Mulić, Medžida, Esad Vrce, Džanina Omićević, and Eldin Đonlagić. "Geodesy from Mesopotamie to Global Geodetic Observing System." Geodetski glasnik, no. 46 (December 31, 2015): 132–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.58817/2233-1786.2015.49.46.132.
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During the six millennia of the existence of the civilization on the Earth, surveying techniques have been experienced difficult foreseeable changes. The definition and role of geodesy have been changing accordingly. Geodesy has evolved from its original classic definition that "studying the movements of celestial bodies, the shape and dimensions of the Earth" in the "science which, beside it noted above, studies its changes and complex dynamic processes that ongoing inside the Earth, on the surface, above its surfaces, and evironment. The paper is overview of the geodetic techniques and the surveying instruments, cadastre and cartography in the ancien civilizations: Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, antic Greece, ancient Rome, to the Europeans, from the 17th century to modern times. A detailed description devoted to surveying and geodetic works in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the time of Ottoman Empire, through the Austro-Hungarian survey, to the modern achievements Global Geodetic Observing System-GGOS, the main component of the International Association of Geodesy described at the end.
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Lukianchenko, Iurii, Oleksandr Lopushanskyi, Mykhailo Gumennyi, Ihor Perovych, and Mariia Lopushanska. "Earth’s modern polar motion analysis theoretical aspects." Ukrainian Journal of Applied Economics and Technology 2024, no. 3 (2024): 308–11. https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2024-3-54.
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The article focuses on exploring the theoretical aspects of the phenomenon that characterizes the modern movements of the Earth’s poles. As scientific progress advances at an ever-increasing pace, technologies and interpretations of various phenomena evolve. This also applies to the phenomenon defining the movement of the Earth’s poles. In the past century, this phenomenon was primarily associated with the motion of the Earth’s rotation axis within its body. However, improvements in measurement accuracy and, consequently, advancements in precession and nutation models have led to the exclusion of short-period nutation components from the celestial pole motion model. Thus, the modern interpretation of the pole movement phenomenon has come to include these short-period nutation components as well. To establish a clear understanding of what exactly is meant by the phenomenon of pole movement, the article provides a detailed characterization of its modern definition. Existing datasets characterizing the current motion of the poles are analyzed, and parameters are identified that can be used for numerical analysis of data representing the time series of Earth’s pole motion. Typically, when studying pole motion, efforts are made to determine the recurrence period of certain cycles, such as the well-known Chandler period (1.2 years) and the annual period (1 year). However, this article focuses more on identifying additional numerical parameters characterizing the rotation of the axis. These parameters include indicators such as the average angular velocity of rotation, the average rotation period, and the direction of the averaged pole’s movement. The purpose of the article is to identify polar motion parameters that enable quantitative and qualitative analysis of this motion. The article considers the classical approach to interpreting Earth’s polar motion and highlights aspects of its modern interpretation. Additionally, available data sources containing information on polar motion over recent decades are described. Keywords: Earth’s polar motion, precession, nutation, time series.
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Labbé Waghorn, E. "ONLINE ASTRONOMY FOR BVI PEOPLE." Revista Mexicana de Astronomía y Astrofísica Serie de Conferencias 54 (August 1, 2022): 43–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.09.
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The "Astronomía inclusiva" (inclusive astronomy) group is made up of 110 people from more than 20 scientific institutions and different areas of knowledge, with and without disabilities, who have been collaborating on different initiatives to make science more accessible. The pandemic presented us with the challenge of bringing astronomy directly to the homes of Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) people, leaving out previously prepared tactile models. Invited by the Central Library for the Blind bibliociegos of Chile, we held an Inclusive Online Astronomy Workshop, using sounds, materials that people can find in their homes, and detailed descriptions of how to manipulate them. In 13 sessions held by 10 institutions and personal projects from Chile and Mexico, various topics were addressed, such as celestial movements, constellations, star and planet formation, observatories, asteroids and dinosaurs, among others. In this work we presented the main lessons learned from the experience, the reception of which by those attending the workshop was excellent, allowing us to strengthen ties with the community of BVI people, and motivating us to continue with a second season, which is currently in preparation.
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WU, Di, Zhiwen MAO, and Chang ZHONG. "Study on Motion Trajectory Problem Based on Archimedean Spiral and Collision Detection." Bulletin of Chinese Applied Mathematics 2, no. 4 (2024): 12–18. https://doi.org/10.48014/bcam.20240918001.
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This study investigates the motion characteristics of the traditional cultural heritage “Bandenglong” ( Bench Dragon) , a performance involving intricate spiral trajectories and coordinated multi-node movements, which demands high precision in modeling and optimization. To enhance safety, aesthetic performance, and operational efficiency, we propose a comprehensive framework integrating Archimedean spiral trajectory modeling, collision detection algorithms, and multi-stage dynamic path optimization. By employing numerical methods such as the central difference scheme, Newton-Raphson iteration, and binary search, alongside simulation techniques, we innovatively transform. collision constraints into optimization problems and develop a selective collision detection approach. A multi-phase adaptive optimization algorithm is introduced to dynamically adjust parameters, ensuring global optimality while addressing subproblems like spiral transition smoothing and collision avoidance. The established mathematical model accurately describes the spiral motion of the dragon’s head, body, and tail, resolving multi-scale modeling challenges in complex dynamic systems. Beyond its application to the Bandenglong, this framework offers novel insights and methodological support for diverse fields, including celestial orbital design, DNA double-helix structural analysis, and robotic path planning, thereby bridging cultural heritage preservation with modern technological advancements.
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Iin Inayah. "Study of the Verses of the Qur'an Interpreting Kepler's Laws in Physics." AL-IKHSAN: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies 3, no. 1 (2025): 107–15. https://doi.org/10.61166/ikhsan.v3i1.96.
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This study explores the relationship between the concept of Kepler's Law in physics with Islamic teachings and the Qur'an as the main reference source used as study material that conveys the views of the Islamic religion. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method, this study analyzes several excerpts of verses in the letters in the Qur'an, including: Q.S. Fushshilat: 33, Q.S. Ar-Rahman: 5, Q.S. Yasin: 40 and Q.S. Al-Anbiya: 33. Physics literature as a supporter of in-depth theoretical studies. Allah states that the sun and moon, which are among the largest celestial bodies, move in their respective orbits very regularly. This movement causes changes in the seasons. By paying attention to these changes, humans can regulate various aspects of life, such as agriculture, trade, and education, and use these movements to calculate prayer times, calendars, eclipses, and so on. Kepler's Law explains the movement of planets in elliptical orbits around the sun, with Kepler's First Law stating that each planet moves in an elliptical path with the sun at one of its focuses. Kepler's second law states that an imaginary line connecting the sun and a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal times. The primary data source is the Qur'an, especially the verses, which are studied together with physics literature. The results of the study indicate that interpreting Kepler's laws in the context of the verses of the Qur'an provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between science and faith. The order of the universe described by Kepler's laws can be seen as a manifestation of the greatness and power of Allah.
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TORRINI, MAURIZIO. "« ET VIDI COELUM NOVUM ET TERRAM NOVAM »." Nuncius 1, no. 2 (1986): 49–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/182539186x00511.
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Abstract<title> SUMMARY </title>Contemporary movements, united by their common rejection of traditional knowledge and by their common beginnings and development outside formal school boundaries, libertinism and the new science are often considered, evaluated and classified in the univocal light of modern thought introduced by Descartes. A comparison totally unfavourable to libertinism which did not benefit from the attempt made in some cases to assimilate it to the scientific revolution in the name of a common anti-dogmatic character. The movements were in fact distinct in their aims and motives and their occasional interaction must not make us forget the contemporary presence of different and often contrasting ideas at the dawn of modern thought. The aim of this paper is to overcome the historiographical approach which, by privileging a single access to modern thought, evaluates all the others according to the same measure.The paper, through an examination of the European discussion stimulated by Galileo's Sidereus nuncius, shows the philosophical consequences of the astronomical revolution and the series of projects, hopes and misunderstandings that marked its course. An event that did not encounter the indifference of libertines like Naude, who read in the celestial revolution confirmation of the crisis of terrestrial knowledge. In Italy the bond between libertine thought and the scientific revolution came tragically into being as from the condemnation of Galileo and found its consecration in the Neapolitan trial of the atheists at the end of the seventeenth century, thus reuniting in the name of a single orthodoxy, two different conceptions of nature and knowledge.
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Scientific American Editors. "Celestial Movement." Scientific American 1, no. 4 (2018): None. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican102018-7s55c0zfvvs4u2g3uymrvs.
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Scientific American Editors. "Celestial Movement." Scientific American 2, no. 1 (2019): 42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/scientificamericanspace0219-42.
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Tolchelnikova, S. A. "The mystery of Copernicus’ star catalog (Part one)." Geodesy and Cartography 945, no. 3 (2019): 37–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.22389/0016-7126-2019-945-3-37-47.
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The Copernican catalog differs from the catalogs of previous epochs by transferring the reference point of ecliptic longitudes from the vernal equinox to the star γ Aries. This violation of the tradition which did not influence the catalogs of subsequent epochs, is regarded by N. I. Idelson as an anachronism, and in the opinion of E. P. Fedorov, this idea of Copernicus was ahead of time. Since the contradictions in the evaluation of Copernicus’ works are inherent in the literature of the 20th century, it is necessary to recall the pre-Copernican astronomy and refer to the text of his works. Our study consists of three parts (papers). The first one is devoted to the period from the studying the motion of heavenly bodies upon celestial sphere to passing to the World structure and the movements of the Solar system bodies. Copernicus’s heliocentric theory made invaluable contribution into the solution of this problem, impossible without determining the distances. The previous basis of astronomical observations was increased by 20 thousand times. A similar advance in the determination of distances by a mathematically exact method is hardly possible in the foreseeable future.
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Belaya, Irina, and Pavel Dudnikov. "On the 32 Heavens, the Metropolis of Xuandu, and the Earth-Prisons: Cosmology of the Daoist Lingbao School (Based on “Duren jing with four commentaries”)." Voprosy filosofii, no. 11 (November 4, 2024): 185. https://doi.org/10.21146/0042-8744-2024-11-185-201.
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The article is devoted to the cosmological element of the Lingbao School (Numinous Treasure), one of the most significant and, at the same time, poorly studied movements in the history of religious Daoism. Having been known from the early 5th century, Lingbao scriptures were characterized by detailed cosmographic visions as well as a system of individual and collective rituals subordinated to the components of the cosmological doctrine. As a source on the cosmological conceptions of the Lingbao School, the “Scripture of Salvation” (Duren jing), as well as four commentaries on it (from the 5th to the 8th centuries), were examined. Based on the scripture and its early commentary tradition, an outline of the main components of the universe according to the Lingbao doctrine is given: the 32 heavens, the spheres of the “Three Clarities”, and the earth-prisons. We conclude that there are such emphases typical for cosmological descriptions in the Duren jing and in its commentary tradition as the long-term self-development on the path of Dao; rebirth in the higher heavens as a reward for spiritual merits; reliance on the celestial bureaucracy ruling in all regions of the world.
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Weisshaupt, Nadja, Matti Leskinen, Dmitri N. Moisseev, and Jarmo Koistinen. "Anthropogenic Illumination as Guiding Light for Nocturnal Bird Migrants Identified by Remote Sensing." Remote Sensing 14, no. 7 (2022): 1616. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs14071616.
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Migrant birds rely on environmental and celestial cues for navigation and orientation during their journeys. Adverse weather, such as heavy rain or fog, but also thick layers of low-level clouds, affect visibility and can challenge birds’ ability to orientate. Therefore, birds typically favour certain meteorological conditions for migration. Photopollution from artificial lights outdoors and radiated from buildings is known to negatively affect nocturnal migrants’ flight behaviour and trajectories, which may lead to collisions with human infrastructure. Positive effects of artificial light have been identified in some stationary birds, e.g., for extended foraging hours, though not during migration. In the present study, we show the effect of artificial light on the concentration and flight directions of migrating birds during overcast conditions in the peri-urban woodland in Southern Finland. Overcast conditions, by low-level clouds, prompted birds to migrate at low altitudes. Instead of spatially homogenous large-scale migration patterns, birds were observed to adapt their flight directions, in accordance with the artificial lights of the urbanized area. By using dual- and single-polarisation weather radar data we were able to study small-scale patterns of bird movements under the influence of low-level cloud layers. These cases show the remarkable capability of the existing weather radar networks to study bird migration.
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Fleischmann, Pauline N., Robin Grob, and Wolfgang Rössler. "Magnetosensation during re-learning walks in desert ants (Cataglyphis nodus)." Journal of Comparative Physiology A 208, no. 1 (2021): 125–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-021-01511-4.
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AbstractAt the beginning of their foraging careers, Cataglyphis desert ants calibrate their compass systems and learn the visual panorama surrounding the nest entrance. For that, they perform well-structured initial learning walks. During rotational body movements (pirouettes), naïve ants (novices) gaze back to the nest entrance to memorize their way back to the nest. To align their gaze directions, they rely on the geomagnetic field as a compass cue. In contrast, experienced ants (foragers) use celestial compass cues for path integration during food search. If the panorama at the nest entrance is changed, foragers perform re-learning walks prior to heading out on new foraging excursions. Here, we show that initial learning walks and re-learning walks are structurally different. During re-learning walks, foragers circle around the nest entrance before leaving the nest area to search for food. During pirouettes, they do not gaze back to the nest entrance. In addition, foragers do not use the magnetic field as a compass cue to align their gaze directions during re-learning walk pirouettes. Nevertheless, magnetic alterations during re-learning walks under manipulated panoramic conditions induce changes in nest-directed views indicating that foragers are still magnetosensitive in a cue conflict situation.
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Rai, Prakash. "Socio-Cultural Values and Ecological Awareness in Sakela Sili in Kirant Rai in Nepal." Literary Studies 34, no. 01 (2021): 164–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/litstud.v34i01.39537.
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In the Eastern part of Nepal, Kirant Rai in traditional attires perform Sakela Sili, a dance style performed twice a yearin a larger circle to honour of Sakela, a deity in Kirant Rai community. The performance of Sakela or Sakkew involves singing and dancing simultaneously. Sakela connects the Kirant to their original source of energy, cultural root, origin and the civilization. Ethnic Kirant Rai, including youth and the old in their dance steps of working in the farmland and worshiping gods, with their hands and legs raising low and high, embody their connections to the terrestrial and celestial, profane and sacred, and the humanity and the divinity to maintain a perfect balance of art and life. The dancers in their body movements blend their passionate intensity to work and aesthetic response to art and embody socio -cultural practices and ecological awareness. While dancing, they work and dance for representing the life in totality. The Kirant Rai work pleasingly, and they dance with their strong passion to work. This paper as an instance of qualitative research employs both emic and etic perspectives to find out how such Sakela Sili performed shapes the socio - cultural values and ecological awareness among Kirant Rai community.
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Mapindani, Aleck. "FATED EXISTENCE? CALCULATING THE TRAGIC CULMINATIONS OF OTHELLO AND OEDIPUS THE KING." Imbizo 6, no. 2 (2017): 43–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2078-9785/2805.
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The tragic trail that both Shakespeare and Sophocles take as fictional playwrights marks a remarkable approach to dramatic writing that leaves no shade of doubt upon their proficiency in this particular field.The Shakespearian option follows a discernible literary trajectory reflective of military nobility juxtaposed with a myopic and gullible stature of simplicity. This, however, projects an extremised Moorish level of racial vulnerability and criticism that yields to manoeuvred deception through diplomatic machinations by the jealous Venetian lot. Sophoclean drama is, in this case, an embodiment of the harsh spells of predestiny taking their toll behind an unconscious conceited politician – from before his birth right up to maturity and his climactic royal demise. In both plays, the dramatic interplay of thematic motivations seem to signal a back-and-forth war between humanity (that is, a human struggle for survival fought against personal flaws) and the phenomenally devastating forces of fate and nature that direct their feet towards heroic ruin. The article takes an interrogative stance, calculating the cause of the interwoven mysteries embedded in both human carnality and celestial forms that advise the heart-rending literary movements adopted by the twin plays as they march inexorably towards the downfall of their respective heroic figures.