Western Zhou
It is believed that the Duke of Zhou had erected at this place a Ceyingtai (observatory measuring the shade or gnomon) to observe the Sun. His interest in mathematics, astronomy/astrology is reported in the Chou Pei Suan Ching.
Read more about this topic: Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory
Famous quotes containing the word western:
“In the woods in a winter afternoon one will see as readily the origin of the stained glass window, with which Gothic cathedrals are adorned, in the colors of the western sky seen through the bare and crossing branches of the forest.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)