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The evidence that suggests human observed astronomical phenomena.

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The alignment of buildings, festivals based on season, worship solar and lunar deity and the Mayan manuscripts are some of the evidences that suggest human observed astronomical phenomena.

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There are several evidences exists which support observation of astronomical phenomena by early people. The alignment of buildings at that time was based on observable celestial phenomenon. Most of the tombs are oriented towards the rising sun. Some of the alignments are severed the purpose of an annual calendar.

Celestial bodies are observed by early people for ceremonial purposes, for celebrating religious festivals. Evidences are also obtained from art works such as petroglyphs, and pictographs depicting astronomical events and object.

Mayan manuscripts are another important evidence and most helpful astronomical reference. Even though most of the books are being burned by Spanish missionaries, the survived four books contain information about motion of Venus, and eclipses of Moon.

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Therefore, the alignment of buildings, festivals based on season, worship solar and lunar deity and the Mayan manuscripts are some of the evidences that suggest human observed astronomical phenomena.

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