Calendar in the Sky connects the knowledge of the Maya to NASA science. The Maya weave astronomy, religion, politics, agriculture, architecture, engineering, and art together to form the rich tapestry of their culture. Maya calendars embody this interplay of science and culture. Calendar in the Sky presents articles and multimedia resources about Maya culture, modern science investigations carried out by NASA, and the science behind many of the year 2012 misconceptions.
The Maya: Ancient and ModernJust as scientists today study the Sun, Moon, planets and stars, more than a thousand years ago the ancient Maya watched the heavens. Maya community members tell us that they have been in Mesoamerica for many thousands of years. Archeologists separat... Read More..
Science You hear the word science used often these days. But, what do we mean when we talk about science and in the context of Calendar in the Sky, what do we mean when we talk about NASA science or Maya science? Read More..
The Great Galactic Alignment of 2012Some who claim that the Maya predicted the end of the world in 2012 use a particular astronomical alignment that is believed will occur at the end of the 13th Baktun in the Maya Long Count calendar (December 21st, 2012) as evidence to support their n... Read More..
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Photographs of astronomical objects, Maya people and NASA scientists, Maya archeological sites and artifacts. View..
