[1] It is also called the Book of Former Han. [42], Some of the roles astronomers played in Ming China were to make calendars, report abnormalities to the emperor, and preside over ceremonies. "The Astronomical Bureau in Ming China" pg. The subject matter is heavily documented with over a thousand citations that connect ancient China to ancient Israel.. No one knows the exact date as of when the zodiac was essentially created, but they were officially identified during the Han Dynasty [206 B.C.-9 A.D.], which was over 2000 years ago. Presented in six well-sized star maps for 100 BC, it is especially important for the history of astronomy. Some of them recognized the moon as a ball too. [21] It is of great importance to note that the world's first hydraulic (i.e., water-powered) armillary sphere was created by Zhang Heng, who operated his by use of an inflow clepsydra clock (see Zhang's article for more detail). As engraven on the heart of Thy poor servant is the sense of Thy goodness, so that my feeling cannot be fully displayed. The first group contains fixed meridian, horizon, and equatorial rings. Peng-Yoke, Ho. Contributing to later confusion, the name of each lunar mansion consists of only one Chinese word, the meaning of which could vary at different times in history. In 1384, a Chinese astrolabe was made for observing stars based on the instructions for making multi-purposed Islamic equipment. [12] The Kaiyuan Zhanjing was compiled by Gautama Siddha, an astronomer and astrologer born in Chang'an, and whose family was originally from India. Emperor Guang Wu reigned during the time of Christs death and resurrection. Moreover, it was customary in the past for the Chinese to forge works of notable scholars, as this could lead to a possible explanation for the inconsistencies found. 138, Peng-Yoke, Ho. It was a large bronze urn with eight dragon heads gazing outward in eight directions. When transitioning into the Ming dynasty, the two largest institutions of astronomy were the Traditional Chinese Astronomical Bureau (also named Tai-shih-chien),[40] which had been established in the third century BC, and the Muslim Astronomical Bureau (also named Hui-hui ssu-tien-chien),[41] which had been previously established by the Mongols. The Shu Jing states that after the Great Flood that much of the earth was destroyed and not yet habitable. This made him a hero and he was appointed as leader. . Noah lived until about 2150 B.C. A reconstruction of the Chinese sky of two thousand years ago, based on analysis of the first star catalogue in China and other sources. If half of a sphere is covered with (white) powder and looked at from the side, the covered part will look like a crescent; if looked at from the front, it will appear round. Altair is in the constellation Aquila. However, 35 years later, the invading Jurchen army dismantled the tower in 1127CE upon taking the capital of Kaifeng. In this way, Ban Gu initiated the Jizhuanti () format for dynastic histories that was to remain the model for the official histories until modern times. What made Emperor Jianping realize the stars appearance was important? Records of the Grand Historian of China. God knew that the Chinese people already saw the signs in the heavens. In 23 CE, Han dynasty official Wang Mang was overthrown by a peasants' revolt known as the Red Eyebrows. [21] With the famous statesman, astronomer, and inventor Zhang Heng (78139CE), the sphere was totally completed in 125CE, with horizon and meridian rings. and the Tower of Babel 2242 B.C. Dong was a scholar and minor official who aggregated the ethical Confucian ideas of ritual, filial piety, and harmonious relationships with the five phases (the natural cycles that governed Heaven, Earth, and Man) and yin-yang cosmologies. [52], Because of the ideological importance of astronomy regarding politics, and the lack of precision by the instruments, many people believed the observations were false. Today, China continues to be active in the field of astronomy, with many observatories and its own space program. It was first located just south of Nanjing, but late moved to Jiming Mountain city. Besides star maps, the Chinese also made celestial globes, which show stars' positions like a star map and can present the sky at a specific time. Ban Gu's younger sister Ban Zhao finished writing the book in 111, 19 years after Ban Gu had died in prison. Thy sovereign goodness is infinite. [54], Purpose of astronomical observations in the past, Celestial globe () before the Qing dynasty, Celestial globe () in the Qing dynasty, The water-powered armillary sphere and celestial globe tower (). [24], Islamic astronomers were brought to China in order to work on calendar making and astronomy during the Mongol Empire and the succeeding Yuan dynasty. Baltimore: Waverly, Digitized text, accessed 2018-05-13. The Deputy Directors and Chiefs of the Five Agencies are allotted ten piculs per month, the Astronomers receive seven piculs, while both the Registrars and Chief Diviners have six and a half piculs. Evidence from the Bible and astronomy suggests that the Star of Bethlehem was a comet which was visible in 5 BC, and described in ancient Chinese records. As with the Records of the Grand Historian, Zhang Qian, a notable Chinese general who travelled to the west, was a key source for the cultural and socio-economic data on the Western Regions contained in the 96th fascicle. Altair was observed for about 70 days. And like supernovae, we also have historical records from other cultures regarding comets. "The Astronomical Bureau in Ming China" pg. The Han dynasty astronomer and inventor Zhang Heng (78139CE) not only catalogued some 2500 different stars, but also recognized more than 100 different constellations. This volume of The Grand Scribe's Records includes the second segment of Han-dynasty memoirs and deals primarily with men who lived and served under Emperor Wu (r. 141-87 B.C.). The history book became the model by which all other histories followed. Buddhism first reached China during the Eastern Han dynasty, and translation of Indian works on astronomy came to China by the Three Kingdoms era (220265CE). The practice of astronomy in China was fundamentally changed by extended contact with Western astronomy. [44] Calendrical recordings greatly attracted Confucian scholars, which widened interest into this subject, and thus into astronomy and divination. From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Mark 15:33. [54] This led to a strict policy of punishment if the astronomers were found to be corrupt. Seventy days is the estimated amount of travel time needed to get from China to Israel. The polymath Chinese scientist Shen Kuo (10311095 CE) was not only the first in history to describe the magnetic-needle compass, but also made a more accurate measurement of the distance between the pole star and true north that could be used for navigation. This packet includes: *Teacher Acquisition Records for sets 1-10 of Literacy First's List C *Word Work journal pages *Teacher Script for small group word . Traditionally, paper was invented in the early 2nd century CE, but there is evidence it was much earlier. The Han Dynasty (202 BCE - 220 CE) was the second dynasty of Imperial China (the era of centralized, dynastic government, 221 BCE - 1912 CE) which established the paradigm for all succeeding dynasties up through 1912 CE. Han Dynasty Astronomy Now it is known that the earliest records of sunspots were made in 28 BC by Chinese astronomers during the reign of emperor Cheng of the western Han dynasty. Notable works that helped preserve the contents include: Wu Xian () has been one of the astronomers in debate. [51], The clepsydra, or water clock, was the most prevalent of time-keeping devices for astronomers. One of the oldest existent star maps in printed form is from Su Song's (10201101CE) celestial atlas of 1092CE, which was included in the horological treatise on his clocktower. "An Outline of the Central Government of the Former Han Dynasty," Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies XII (1949), 134-187. An explanation as to who these wise men were and where they came from can be explained by the record of the Chinese emperor Jianping (3 B.C. The map was drawn on paper and represents the complete sky, with more than 1,350 stars. Unlike other Chinese celestial globes, it employs 360 degrees rather than the 365.24 degrees (which is a standard in ancient China). "Die monographie ber Wang Mang. sources. Po-lo-men Suan Ching (Brahminical Arithmetical Classic) in three books. Cosmology [ edit] The Chinese developed three cosmological models: [5] [6] No wonder the underground church is so faithful; praise God! BCE) was the first major Chinese historian. 133134, Deane, Thatcher E. Instruments and Observations at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau during the Ming Dynasty pg. Sima Qian (Szu-ma Chien; c. 145 or 135 BC - 86 BC) was a Chinese historian of the Han dynasty. Started by Su Song () and his colleagues in 1086CE and finished in 1092CE, his large astronomical clock tower featured an armillary sphere (), a celestial globe () and a mechanical chronograph. The meanings of the names are still under discussion. The zodiac became a popular way to determine a . 145, Science and technology of the Han dynasty, Ancient astronomical records of phenomena like comets. Most Christian scholars agree that Jesus was born somewhere between 5-6 B.C. It took more than 20 years to complete. The Qin Dynasty established the first empire in China, starting with efforts in 230 B.C., during which the Qin leaders engulfed six Zhou Dynasty states. The Shu Jing depicts Emperor Shun making the annual sacrifice to Shangdi. The Blast Furnace. It was the first biographical book in Chinese history, which records the history from the age of the legendary Yellow Emperor to the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han. Astrological portents were followed closely by the ruler and high dignitaries and served to conduct major affairs of state. [21] In the subsequent Eastern Han dynasty (23220 CE) period, the astronomers Fu An and Jia Kui added the elliptical ring by 84CE. Eleven members of the Liu family followed in his place as effective emperors until 6 ce (a 12th briefly occupied the throne as a puppet). Precise records of Christ's Birth, Death and Resurrection found in Ancient Chinese Astrological Records . Emperor Shun (2230 B.C.) They recognized that something miraculous was occurring on the earth before it had ever been made public. Han Dynasty Achievement in Literature- Records of the Grand Historian. [41] When the merge occurred, the overall name of the new bureau became Chin-tien-chien. "A Striking Discrepancy between the, Stange, Hans O.H. Two or more people are treated in one main article, as they belong to the same class of people. These books appeared to have lasted until the sixth century, but were lost after that. This distinguished it from Sima Qian's history, which had begun with China's earliest legendary rulers. Kistemaker, Jacob. In the following years, the Ming Court appointed several Hui astrologers to hold high positions in the Imperial Observatory. A foreign missionary melted the instrument in 1715CE. On the Reliability of Han Dynasty Solar Eclipse Records. History of Latter Han, Annals, No. The Chinese calendar was considered to be a symbol of a dynasty. According to recent studies, the map may date the manuscript to as early as the seventh century CE (Tang dynasty). In the day of Gui Hai, the last day of the month, there was a solar eclipse. Under the pressure of international public discontent, Germany returned the instrument to China. As established in the year 1392, the top rank of Directors is paid sixteen piculs of rice per month. "Sure Guidance for One's Own Time: Pan Ku and the Tsan to, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 11:12. Instances of book burning and repression during the preceding 14-year Qin period that spared only a writing system for keeping records were intended to stamp out all forms of dissent, and they took a great toll on cultural expression. [37] The Chinese often were fundamentally opposed to this as well, since the Chinese had long believed (from the ancient doctrine of Xuan Ye) that the celestial bodies floated in a void of infinite space. II, pp. Sui, two Xiahous, Jing, Ji and Li Sui Hong (), Xiahou Shichang () and Xiahou Sheng (). It is divided into two periods: the Former (or Western) Han, when Chang'an (chahng ahn) present-day X'ian (Shannxi province); capital of the Western Han dynasty and Tang Empire. for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him., From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land, on the day of Bing Yin of the fourth month of Jian Wu, The sins of all the people are now on one man. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. There is a book that is devoted to this topic called: Ancient Chinas Hebrew Connection; Over 200 Compelling Correlations that Tie Ancient China to Ancient Israel. The astronomical table of sines by the Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata was translated into the Chinese astronomical and mathematical book Treatise on Astrology of the Kaiyuan Era (Kaiyuan Zhanjing), compiled in 718CE during the Tang dynasty. [53] Other recorded corruption such as accepting bribery, stealing, and not being punctual were also experienced. 142143, Peng-Yoke, Ho. The supernova which created the Crab Nebula, now known as SN 1054, is an example of an astronomical event observed by Ancient Chinese astronomers. In order to enhance accuracy in methods of observation and computation, Emperor Taizu reinforced the adoption of parallel calendar systems, the Han and the Hui. Watson, Burton, trans. When observing, astronomers would aim at the star with the sighting tube, whereupon the star's position could be deciphered by observing the dials of the equatorial ring and the right ascension double ring. The Hanshu Buzhu by Wang Xianqian[8] (18421918) contains notes by a number commentators, including Wang himself. Dubs. Because of its Chinese name, it is often confused with the armillary sphere, which is just one word different in Chinese ( vs. ). His Shiji, or Records of the Grand Historian, documents the history of China and its neighboring countries from the ancient past to his own time. "Besides all written records, we can learn more about social reforms . A comet uniquely fits the description in Matthew of a star which . One of the main functions of astronomy was for the purpose of timekeeping. How did the people of China know about the Great Flood? How do we know this? [1] His fall separates the Early (or Western) Han Dynasty from the Later (or Eastern) Han Dynasty. Noah was alive during the time of the first Chinese dynasty. "The Astronomical Bureau in Ming China" pg. The pictures that form the word boat from left to right are boat = vessel + eight + people. The light pouring forth from the sun (tang jih chih chhung kuang) does not always reach the moon owing to the obstruction (pi) of the earth itselfthis is called 'an-hs', a lunar eclipse. The Book of Han or History of the Former Han (Qin Hn Sh,) is a history of China finished in 111AD, covering the Western, or Former Han dynasty from the first emperor in 206 BCE to the fall of Wang Mang in 23 CE. [27] In particular, the "simplified instrument" (jianyi) and the large gnomon at the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory show traces of Islamic influence. This work is usually referred to as Later Traditions (), which indicates that the elder Ban's work was meant to be a continuation. And what person was born in that time period and grew up to change history and bring about a whole new era of history? This would have allowed them to measure the north polar distance (, the Chinese form of declination) and measurement that gave the position in a hsiu (, the Chinese form of right ascension).[21]. It presumably includes notes from his father Ban Chao. The Book of Han or History of the Former Han (Qin Hn Sh,) is a history of China finished in 111 AD, covering the Western, or Former Han dynasty from the first emperor in 206 BCE to the fall of Wang Mang in 23 CE. That year, the Ming government summoned for the first time the astronomical officials to come south from the upper capital of Yuan. They mourned His death when others were cheering. Mountain Mama. That sounds like a very interesting book! David Pankenier. Shangdi means Emperor, Supreme Deity or Highest Deity. Chou (Zhou) Dynasty . Besides the 28 lunar mansions, most constellations are based on the works of Shi Shen-fu and Gan De, who were astrologists during the period of Warring States (481 BCE 221 BCE) in China. [30] While formulating the Shoushili calendar in 1281, Shoujing's work in spherical trigonometry may have also been partially influenced by Islamic mathematics, which was largely accepted at Kublai's court. During the Western Han dynasty (202BC-9CE), additional developments made by the astronomers Luo Xiahong (), Xiangyu Wangren, and Geng Shouchang () advanced the use of the armillary in its early stage of evolution. The section on the Treatise on the Western Regions was based on a report composed by Ban Yong (with a few later additions) and presented to Emperor An of Han in around 125. Scholars believe the star map dating from 705 to 710CE, which is the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang. BCE) Oracle Texts and Ritual Bronzes . As dynasties would rise and fall, astronomers and astrologers of each period would often prepare a new calendar, making observations for that purpose. I always found it odd that the far east is never mentioned in the New Testament. Zhuan (, exemplary traditions, usually translated as biographies), 70 volumes. before this destruction. The north was taken in 1215 and the south held out until 1279. The book is part of four early historiographies of the Twenty-Four Histories canon, together with the Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Han and Records of the Three Kingdoms. Hanshu Kuiguan by Yang Shuda[9] is a modern commentary. . Once again we see a similarity to Isaiah 64:8, But now, O Lord, Thou art our Father; we are the clay, and Thou our Potter and we all are the work of Thy hand. The Han dynasty a series of rulers from a single family. THE SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1500-1045 . This time, 283 constellations and 1464 stars were listed. The book was compiled by Fan Ye and others in the 5th century during the Liu Song dynasty, using a number of earlier histories and documents as sources. From ancient times, landscapes and bodies of water were thought to direct the flow of the universal Qi - "cosmic . On 25 January A.D. 168, Huan-ti (r. 146-168) died, leaving no designated heir. of Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) to the Dynasties (420-589) when tea was widely used by Chinese gentry, but only took its initial shape during the Utensil like handle-less tea bowl which first appeared in the Jin Dynasty (317-420), became popular among the tea drinkers of Tang. The author unravels ancient China using their own records and breaks down many long-held incorrect Western paradigms. God is not confined to our knowledge or our understanding of how He works. [34] In 1626, Johann Adam Schall von Bell (Tang Ruowang) published the Chinese treatise on the telescope known as the Yuan Jing Shuo (The Far-Seeing Optic Glass). Altair is one of the brightest stars in the Chinese sky. It was founded by Liu Bang (Emperor Gao) who moderated the excesses of the Qin. I, pp. Po-lo-men Chieh-Chhieh Hsien-jen Thien Wen Shuo (Astronomical Theories of. This was an extension of the reasoning of Jing Fang and other theorists as early as the Han dynasty. Pardon is proclaimed to all under heaven. History of Latter Han Dynasty, Volume 1, Chronicles of Emperor Guang Wu, 7th year. A second work, the Book of the Later Han covers the Eastern Han period from 25 to 220 CE, and was composed in the fifth century by Fan Ye (398445 CE).[3]. Days are grouped in 60-day cycles. BRILL publishing. The clepsydra was also used as the official state time-keeping device. The double ring holds within itself a sighting tube with crosshairs. Each treatise describes an area of effort of the state. When a commoner named Liu Bang became the first emperor of the Han Dynasty in 206 B.C., it was the start of a . [4] Other chapters have been rendered into English by A. F. P. Hulsew, Clyde B. Sargent, Nancy Lee Swann, and Burton Watson. Eclipse on the day of Gui Hai, Man from Heaven died. Some suggest that the flooding of the Yellow River was caused by remaining bodies of water left behind by the Flood. Google Scholar Xing G, Shi Y L. On the solar eclipse records from the Han Dynasty and their application to the analysis of the precision of the systems of calendrical astronomy of the Han Dynasty (in Chinese). 140, Peng-Yoke, Ho. [44] However, when there was a shortage of workers in the Bureau, the Ministry of Rites would scout suitable students and train them on a trial basis. The oracle texts, which constitute almost all of the first hand written record we possess of the Shang Dynasty, consist of primitive versions of Chinese characters etched . A generation later, China flourished again under the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 A.D.), which ruled from Luoyang, a new capital farther east in present-day Henan Province. In 136 B.C., a program in the imperial university was created for teaching the Five Classics of Confucianismfive books called the Book of Changes, the Book of Documents, the Book of Odes,. It is also the first Chinese globe that shows constellations near to the Celestial South Pole. This is translated to English by Cullen.[5]. 18, Gui Hai. As an orthodox history, the book is unusual in being completed over two hundred years after the fall of the dynasty. Records of solar eclipses from the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) are found primarily in two official histories: the Han-shu and the Hou-han-shu. In the late period of the Ming dynasty, the agricultural scientist and mathematician Xu Guangqi (1562 1633 CE) introduced 23 additional constellations near to the Celestial South Pole, which are based on star catalogues from the West (see Matteo Ricci). [14] The ancient Chinese astronomer Shi Shen (fl. believed in one God called Shangdi who was the supreme ruler of the universe. Their reign over Imperial China existed . The Old Book of Tang, or simply the Book of Tang, is the first classic historical work about the Tang dynasty, comprising 200 chapters, and is one of the Twenty-Four Histories.Originally compiled during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it was superseded by the New Book of Tang which was compiled in the Song dynasty, but later regained acceptance. Biographies of important people. *Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents Even before the first Chinese dynasty, complex societies inhabiting the area now known as China organized into settlements, and the most important settlements were protected by rammed earth walls. Astronomy Records of the Book of the Han Dynasty Jian Ping was the emperor of China at this time and historians believe his reign was from about 6 B.C. The work was composed by Ban Gu (3292 CE), an Eastern Han court official, with the help of his sister Ban Zhao, continuing the work of their father, Ban Biao. For the story of its construction was related in a celebrated chronicle of ancient Chinese history, whose title is usually translated into English as Records of the Grand Historian or Records of the Scribe, written on bamboo strips by the Grand Historian (also known as Grand Astrologer) at the court of Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty, Sima Qian . It was written by Ban Biao (3-54 CE) and his son Ban Gu (32-92 CE), a historian who also took part in the compilation of the political compendium Baihutong and the history Dongguan hanji . It is clear that Christ did not hide Himself from the Chinese people. $4.00. Early-modern European science was introduced into China by Jesuit priest astronomers as part of their missionary efforts, in the late sixteenth century and early seventeenth century. [25][26] The Chinese scholar Yel Chucai accompanied Genghis Khan to Persia in 1210 and studied their calendar for use in the Mongol Empire. This scholarly work uses primary source documents to show that the ancient Chinese and the Hebrews (ancient Israelites), although separated geographically, ethnically, and culturally, had parallel belief systems. (1997). . A system of Indian astronomy was recorded in China as Jiuzhi-li (718CE), the author of which was an Indian by the name of Qutan Xida.[22]. Yao appears originally to have been the hero of a myth about astronomy. "The Astronomical Bureau in Ming China" pg. In Chinese Aquila means the heaven eagle constellation. He also incorporated at least some of what his father had written, though it is difficult to know how much. The practice of astronomy in China was fundamentally changed by extended contact with Western astronomy. Thou madest heaven; Thou madest earth; Thou madest man. He is considered the father of Chinese historiography for his work, the Records of the Grand Historian, a Jizhuanti-style () general history of China, covering more than two thousand years from the Yellow Emperor to his time, during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. This they receive only when the sun illuminates them. These allow the astronomer to set a celestial object within their sights and judge distance. I personally love this type of historical knowledge that links to the Bible. there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? . The Hou Han Shu (), or Book of the Later Han, also known as History of the Later Han, is a Chinese court document covering the history of the Han dynasty from 6 to 189 CE. The Han also studied in astronomical matters. [8] A number of books share similar names, often quoted and named after them. It is debatable as to which counts as the oldest star maps, since pottery and old artifacts can also be considered star maps. Fan Ye used earlier histories, including accounts by Sima Qian and Ban Gu, along with many others (some had similar names, such as the Han Records of the Eastern Lodge by various contemporaries throughout the 2nd century, and the Records of Later Han by Yuan Hong from the 4th century), most of which did not survive intact. Coal was first used as a fuel. The fire gives out light and the water reflects it. Under the Shang dynasty, there were advances in maths, astronomy, art and military technology. As we know, when Christ died there was darkness that covered the earth. Peng, Yoke Ho (2000). Po-lo-men Thien Wen Ching (Brahminical Astronomical Classic) in 21 books. The supernova which created the Crab Nebula, now known as SN 1054, is an example of an astronomical event observed by Ancient Chinese astronomers. In 260 BC, Qin 's invasion of Han led to Zhao intervention and the Battle of Changping . 1, Chronicles of Emperor Guang Wu, 7th year. In the fourth century BCE, the two Chinese astronomers responsible for the earliest information going into the star catalogues were Shi Shen and Gan De of the Warring States period.[8]. This is an annotated record of Qiang references as found throughout the Book of Later Han. Vishveshvaranand Indological Journal, XIX, 266276, p. 270 (1981)", Boundaries Crossing: Western Astronomy in Confucian China, 16001800, Homepage of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese astronomy at the University of Maine, Virtual exhibition about Joseph-Nicolas Delisle and oriental astronomy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chinese_astronomy&oldid=1138310377, Despite having the name credited to Shi and Gan, it was lost and later compiled circa 579CE as an appendix to the Treatise on Astrology of the Kaiyuan Era, and summarized in the book, The Great Firmament Star Manual Common to Astrology, This renamed star manual is incorporated in the. [19], The earliest development of the armillary sphere in China goes back to the 1st century BCE,[20] as they were equipped with a primitive single-ring armillary instrument. Chronological tables of important people. Zhao, Yin, Han, Zhang and two Wangs Zhao Guanghan (), Yin Wenggui (), Han Yanshou (), Gai, Zhuge, Liu, Zheng, Sun, Wujiang and He Gai: Gai Kuanrao (), Zhuge: Zhuge Feng (), Liu: Liu Fu (), Zheng: Zheng Chong (), Sun: Sun Bao (), Wujiang: Wujiang Long (), He: He Bing (), Kuang, Zhang, Kong and Ma Kuang Heng (), Zhang Yu (), Kong Guang () and Ma Gong (), Hulsewe, A. F .P. Shen Kuo and Wei Pu charted the exact coordinates of the planets on a star map for this project and created theories of planetary motion, including retrograde motion. The Stirrup. ( Public Domain ) It was during this period that the Records of the Grand . 212, Yung Sik Kim. It was also during the Six Dynasties that the great aristocratic families began to arise in Chinese society. The Chinese developed three cosmological models:[5][6]. Each dragon held a ball in his mouth. Following that was two Calendar Officials, eight Observers of Sunrise, and six Professors of the Clepsydra. 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