Date： May 27th, 2013 Venue：Seminar Rm 409, Common Building Title: Exploring Astronomy in the Old Sundanese Culture Presenter: Suhardja D. Wiramihardja Abstract: This presentation will introduce results of a study that explores the astronomy-related culture of the indigenous Sundanese people (the ethnic group of 43 million people who live in west part of Java island). Firstly, I present an overview of research methods of the study through a literature review as well as interviews conducted with local story tellers, and visits of historical sites. In ancient times before the invention of time keeping (such as the watch), Sundanese people used natural indicators to understand traditional time to determine or name […]