Manual of Ancestral Astronomy

To read this article in Portuguese, click here. Astronomy, calendars, planetary events and alignments, the main themes of the Ancestral Astronomy project regarding astronomical practices and methods in ancient cultures. Evidence can be found within the environment, architectural structures, and many other cultural manifestations of ancient civilizations across Planet Earth. However, in this Ancestral Astronomy research, the focus on ancient civilizations is dedicated, in particular, to celestial mechanics established within the space-time of our planet Earth, alongside the Moon and the Sun.

To read this article in Portuguese, click here. We live with concepts originating from astronomy in our daily lives without even realizing it. Our clock is one such example, corresponding to a solar day—the complete cycle of Earth's rotation. The best way to understand the concept of Earth's spacetime is through the structure of the clock. It is the instrument that relates the two coordinates of Time and Space, common in astronomy and in daily life on Earth. The clock illustrates, step by step, Earth's path through space and time during its rotational movement.

To read this article in Portu guese, click here. To speak of Ancient Astronomy, starting from the beginning is starting with the Matrix. It was with great wonder that I understood the main tool of Ancient Astronomy practices was a Matrix very similar to our Clock and the representation of the Zodiac in Astrology. It is a tool perfectly suited for replicating and tracking astronomical events. Despite its similarities to the Clock or the Zodiac, this Matrix was much more versatile and deeply developed within Ancient Astronomy practices.