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Astronomy in the Inca Empire was a robust and fundamental practice. The subsequent Spanish conquest of the Andes region disrupted much of this indigenous culture and resulted in a significant loss of information about its rich history. Through modern archaeoastronomy, this book helps recover and interpret some of these elements of Inca civilization. Astronomy was intricately woven into the very fabric of Andean existence and daily life. Accordingly, the text takes a holistic approach to its research, considering first and foremost the cultural context of each astronomy-related site. The chapters necessarily start with a history of the Incas from the beginning of their empire through the completion of the conquest by Spain before diving into an astronomical and cultural analysis of many of the huacas found in the heart of the Inca Empire. Over 300 color images—original artwork and many photos captured during the author’s extensive field research in Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and elsewhere—are included throughout the book, adding visual insight to a rigorous examination of Inca astronomical sites and history.

Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy—Observations. --- History. --- America—History. --- Physics. --- Cosmology. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- History of Science. --- History of the Americas. --- History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics. --- Astronomy --- Deism --- Metaphysics --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Physical sciences --- Dynamics --- Annals --- Auxiliary sciences of history --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Inca astronomy. --- Observations. --- America --- Science --- Physics --- Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy. --- Philosophy.

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This multidisciplinary work celebrates Wayne Orchiston's career and accomplishments in historical and cultural astronomy on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Over thirty of the world’s leading scholars in astronomy, astrophysics, astronomical history, and cultural astronomy have come together to honor Wayne across a wide range of research topics. These themes include: • Astronomy and Society • Emergence of Astrophysics • History of Radio Astronomy • Solar System • Observatories and Instrumentation • Ethnoastronomy and Archeoastronomy This exceptional collection of essays presents an overview of Wayne’s prolific contributions to the field, along with detailed accounts of the book’s diverse themes. It is a valuable and insightful volume for both researchers and others interested in the fields of historical astronomy and cultural astronomy.

Astronomy --- History. --- Physics --- Astrophysics. --- History of Physics and Astronomy. --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Observations. --- Astronomical physics --- Cosmic physics --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Physical sciences --- Dynamics