Development of celestial navigation by the ancient Maya

Authors
Peck, DT
Citation
Dt. Peck, Development of celestial navigation by the ancient Maya, J NAVIG, 54(1), 2001, pp. 145-149
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Civil Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NAVIGATION
ISSN journal
03734633 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
145 - 149
Database
ISI
SICI code
0373-4633(200101)54:1<145:DOCNBT>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
This paper discusses the knowledge and culture of astronomy possessed by th e Maya civilisation and how this might have been used for marine navigation in the 8th Century. Comparison is made with the European view and use of c elestial positioning.