Maya Calendar showcases both the Long Count and Calendar Round systems.
The Maya Civilization is renowned for its astonishing astronomical observations. Compared with European technology, their method of measuring the length of the solar year is superior in precision. Thanks to the Maya Calendar software, anyone who wants to experience a slice of history can do so effortlessly.
The Long Count calendar is significant for utilizing a modified base-20 scheme. It identifies the date by counting the number of days from August 11, 3114 BCE. When expressing Long Count days, the second digit (from the right) counts up to 18 before resetting to zero. Because of this, the software clearly shows that 0.0.1.0.0 does not represent 400 days, but rather only 360 days.
The Tzolk'in is an ancient 260-day calendar. It's a crucial part of the Maya civilization, and it's fascinating to observe the long-standing traditions still in use today. The Tzolk'in works together with the Haab' (a 365-day calendar), forming a synchronised cycle that lasts for 52 Haabs, known as the Calendar Round.
The Maya Calendar is a valuable software for anyone interested in astronomy or the Maya civilization. With detailed and precise features, the Long Count and the Calendar Round (Tzolkin and Haab) provide valuable information that would otherwise be challenging to obtain. The countdown to the end of the 13th Baktun is an added bonus that provides an intriguing insight into Maya history.
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