What is one thing that the Anasazi did related to astronomy?

Answer 1

The progression of the stars served as a calendar in the sky, suggesting when it was time to plant, to hunt for particular game and to move the camp. In addition, the Native Americans dabbling in Astrology, trying to read signs for individual activities.

There is, incidentally, a movement today to replace the Greek Constellation Zodiacal names with Native American versions. It's unlikely to make much headway in scientific circles, but as an alternative it can be fun. Here are the substitute constellations:

Aries the Ram becomes the Red Hawk;

Taurus the Bull becomes the Beaver;

Gemini the Twins becomes the Deer;

Cancer the Crab becomes the Flicker;

Leo the Lion becomes the Sturgeon;

Virgo the Virgin becomes the Brown Bear;

Libra the Scales become the Raven;

Scorpio the Scorpion becomes the Snake;

Sagittarius the Archer becomes the Elk;

Capricorn the Goat becomes the Snow Goose;

Aquarius the Water Bearer becomes the Otter;

Pisces the Fish becomes the Puma.

Answer 2

The Anasazi built structures such as Casa Rinconada, an ancient circular ceremonial site, aligned with astronomical events like the summer solstice. This indicates their understanding and observation of celestial movements.

Answer 3

The Anasazi Indians of the SW USA are said to have seen and recorded the supernova that created the Crab Nebula in 1054.