The Group E Observatory Complex at Uaxactun is the prototype for all Maya E-Group astronomical observatories — the architectural template for tracking solstice and equinox sunrises that was replicated across dozens of Maya cities. From a western observation pyramid, the sun rises over three eastern temples marking the solstices and equinox. The earliest Maya murals were also discovered here, depicting warriors and captives. Uaxactun's 50.69° Giza bearing places it deep within the Peten alignment corridor, and its astronomical function suggests the Maya understood geometric relationships that extended far beyond their visible horizon.
WikipediaStellar Alignments (89 stars)
| Star ▴ | Rise Az ▴ | Rise Δ ▴ | Set Az ▴ | Set Δ ▴ | Tradition ▴ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleiades (Alcyone) | 87.1° | — | 272.9° | — | |
| Orion's Belt (Alnilam) | 105.3° | — | 254.8° | — | |
| Sirius | 111.8° | — | 248.2° | — | |
| Thuban | — | — | — | — | |
| Vega | 44.7° | — | 315.3° | — | |
| Regulus | 64.8° | — | 295.2° | — | |
| Aldebaran | 92.0° | — | 268.0° | — | |
| Antares | 97.4° | — | 262.6° | — | |
| Fomalhaut | 136.9° | — | 223.1° | — | |
| Arcturus | 41.9° | — | 318.1° | — | |
| Galactic Center (Sgr A*) | 105.4° | — | 254.6° | — | |
| Galactic Anti-Center | 74.7° | — | 285.3° | — | |
| Deneb | 51.5° | — | 308.5° | — | |
| Capella | 59.5° | — | 300.6° | — | |
| Castor | 61.5° | — | 298.5° | — | |
| Pollux | 64.0° | — | 296.0° | — | |
| Procyon | 85.2° | — | 274.8° | — | |
| Betelgeuse | 95.1° | — | 264.9° | — | |
| Rigel | 114.1° | — | 245.9° | — | |
| Bellatrix | 98.7° | — | 261.3° | — | |
| Achernar | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrux | 132.7° | — | 227.3° | — | |
| Mimosa | 128.6° | — | 231.4° | — | |
| Altair | 81.1° | — | 278.9° | — | |
| Kochab | — | — | — | — | |
| Dubhe | 7.5° | — | 352.6° | — | |
| Alkaid | — | — | — | — | |
| Mizar | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamal | 90.2° | — | 269.8° | — | |
| Zubenelgenubi | 82.4° | — | 277.6° | — | |
| Alnitak | 105.6° | — | 254.4° | — | |
| Mintaka | 104.7° | — | 255.3° | — | |
| Saiph | 112.5° | — | 247.5° | — | |
| Peacock | 146.1° | — | 213.9° | — | |
| Miaplacidus | 148.3° | — | 211.7° | — | |
| Rigil Kentaurus | 130.7° | — | 229.3° | — | |
| Hadar | 128.6° | — | 231.4° | — | |
| Gacrux | 125.9° | — | 234.1° | — | |
| Naos | 127.3° | — | 232.7° | — | |
| Suhail | 124.4° | — | 235.6° | — | |
| Avior | 143.3° | — | 216.7° | — | |
| Atria | 141.6° | — | 218.4° | — | |
| Regor | 133.5° | — | 226.5° | — | |
| Alsephina | 137.0° | — | 223.0° | — | |
| Shaula | 112.4° | — | 247.6° | — | |
| Ankaa | 158.4° | — | 201.6° | — | |
| Menkent | 102.5° | — | 257.5° | — | |
| Alpheratz | 81.9° | — | 278.1° | — | |
| Eltanin | 28.1° | — | 331.9° | — | |
| Kornephoros | 48.8° | — | 311.2° | — | |
| Rasalhague | 63.1° | — | 296.9° | — | |
| Denebola | 53.6° | — | 306.4° | — | |
| Alhena | 82.2° | — | 277.8° | — | |
| Alphard | 89.0° | — | 271.0° | — | |
| Bharani | 93.0° | — | 267.0° | — | |
| Pushya | 67.2° | — | 292.8° | — | |
| Adhara | 123.8° | — | 236.2° | — | |
| Wezen | 120.3° | — | 239.7° | — | |
| Navi | 50.5° | — | 309.5° | — | |
| Schedar | 54.6° | — | 305.4° | — | |
| Nunki | 108.9° | — | 251.1° | — | |
| Canopus | 149.7° | — | 210.3° | — | |
| Kaus Australis | 113.7° | — | 246.3° | — | |
| Sabik | 89.5° | — | 270.5° | — | |
| Scheat | 79.8° | — | 280.2° | — | |
| Enif | 91.4° | — | 268.6° | — | |
| Diphda | 132.7° | — | 227.3° | — | |
| Alphecca | 39.0° | — | 320.9° | — | |
| Rasalgethi | 59.8° | — | 300.2° | — | |
| Spica | 76.9° | — | 283.1° | — | |
| Zubeneschamali | 76.4° | — | 283.6° | — | |
| Unukalhai | 61.2° | — | 298.8° | — | |
| Murzim | 117.1° | — | 242.9° | — | |
| Phact | 137.2° | — | 222.8° | — | |
| Mirfak | 61.3° | — | 298.7° | — | |
| Vindemiatrix | 54.1° | — | 305.9° | — | |
| Markab | 92.7° | — | 267.4° | — | |
| Algol | 71.1° | — | 288.9° | — | |
| Sadalmelik | 103.4° | — | 256.6° | — | |
| Sadalsuud | 105.2° | — | 254.8° | — | |
| Sun (Summer Solstice) | 65.4° | — | 294.6° | — | |
| Sun (Winter Solstice) | 114.6° | — | 245.4° | — | |
| Sun (Equinox) | 90.0° | — | 270.0° | — | |
| Sun (Northern Cross-Quarter) | 72.7° | — | 287.3° | — | |
| Sun (Southern Cross-Quarter) | 107.3° | — | 252.7° | — | |
| Moon (N Major Standstill) | 59.8° | — | 300.2° | — | |
| Moon (S Major Standstill) | 120.2° | — | 239.8° | — | |
| Moon (N Minor Standstill) | 70.3° | — | 289.6° | — | |
| Moon (S Minor Standstill) | 109.7° | — | 250.3° | — |
Convergence Events (1)
49.0°
Vega Rise
Japanese (Orihime/Tanabata), Chinese (Weaver Girl), pole star ~12000 BCE
Δ 1.7°
Reference Bearings (20 landmarks)
| Landmark | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| giza | 50.69° | 11,772 km |
| angkor wat | 335.75° | 16,283 km |
| nazca | 154.94° | 3,917 km |
| teotihuacan | 286.17° | 1,004 km |
| stonehenge | 40.39° | 8,359 km |
| gobekli tepe | 40.63° | 11,900 km |
| machu picchu | 150.00° | 3,881 km |
| easter island | 203.66° | 5,387 km |
| cahokia | 359.08° | 2,364 km |
| sedona | 315.85° | 2,929 km |
| mecca | 53.83° | 13,020 km |
| jerusalem | 47.13° | 11,990 km |
| vatican | 46.78° | 9,683 km |
| lhasa | 359.11° | 14,782 km |
| kailash | 10.25° | 14,540 km |
| uluru | 250.94° | 15,729 km |
| tiwanaku | 147.56° | 4,419 km |
| chaco canyon | 322.58° | 2,750 km |
| mt shasta | 317.39° | 4,092 km |
| levis stadium | 311.73° | 3,859 km |
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