陕西关中古代天文遗存

Ancient Astronomical Remains in Middle of Shaanxi

Guanzhong, middle of Shaanxi province, was one of the birthplaces of Chinese nation and many dynasties set their capitals here before 900 AD. As a practical and mysterious science, astronomy was firmly monopolized by the emperors therfore few remains on astronomy can bc seen today. In this paper, we collect relavent relics and ruins including water clock, sundials, mural star maps, tomos of astronomers, astronomical records on stones. Many of them can be seen in local museums or public areas.