101. Heavenly Mathematics & Cultural Astronomy An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of their cultural significance throughout the world. http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/teaching/heavenly.shtml

Adam Schall (汤若望 [湯若望], Tāng Rùowàng, 1591-1666), Imperial Astronomer in Beijing. Designed the current Chinese calendar Astronomers at the Istanbul Observatory Objectives of the Module Topics to be Covered Practical Information and Assessment Course Schedule ... Stellarium Software Course Content Astronomy and its History Calendars Observing the Sun and the Moon from Different Parts of the World The Equation of Time ... Bad Astronomy and Pseudoscience Additional Information Lecture Notes Homework and Tutorials Old Exams Summary ... Helmer Aslaksen's home page Objectives of the Module The goal of this course is to study astronomy and mathematics in a cultural context. We will look at questions like: How is the date of Chinese New Year determined? Why do the Muslim and Chinese months start on different days? Will the Moon ever look like it does on the Singapore flag? What date of the year is the earliest sunrise in Singapore? How did ancient sailors navigate? After taking this course you will become conscious of the motion of the Sun and the Moon and notice and question things you have earlier taken for granted. You will appreciate mankind's struggle through the ages and throughout the world to understand the mathematics of the heavens. This course is one of the General Education Modules at the NUS.

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