In this virtual planetarium show, an astronomer from the Royal Observatory will explore the links between the Chinese calendar and the motion of the Sun, Moon and stars.
The study of the heavens has a long history in China dating back thousands of years. In this virtual planetarium show, an astronomer from the Royal Observatory will explore the links between the Chinese calendar and the motion of the Sun, Moon and stars. They will also talk about the phases of the Moon and how they relate to traditional festivals still celebrated by Chinese people today. No discussion of Chinese astronomy would be complete without a look at the latest achievements of the nation’s space program, from the soft landing on the far side of the Moon, to their mission to Mars.