What were the Native American's contributions to astronomy?

Page on denverastrosociety.org "ARCHEOASTRONOMY OF THE CHACOAN PUEBLO", Ronald Mickle, 2005. In Chaco Canyon, old nasazi sites werwe found that had been built exclusively for astronomy. read more

Astronomy played in an important role in early Native American cultures, serving as the basis for governance, agricultural practices and more. And studying the stars also caused tribes to theorize about the beginning of life in the universe. read more

The astronomy practiced by Native Americans is impossible to summarize in one explanation, since the tribes had such diverse traditions and legends. The impressive aspect of their astronomy lies in the fact that many of the tribes were hunters and gatherers. read more