A Study on the "Bocheonga" of Joseon and China

Korean historical constellations and their names are similar to Chinese ones. Although Korean historical astronomy is influenced by China, they have distinct differences in each shape and names of the constellations. We, therefore, compare Bocheonga (步天歌) of the early Joseon dynasty (朝鮮, 1392~1910)...

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Main Authors: Sang Hyuk Kim, Hong-Jin Yang, Yong Bok Lee, Young Sook Ahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Space Science Society 2009-09-01
Series:Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/kosss/OJOOBS/2009/v26n3/OJOOBS_2009_v26n3_375.pdf