Chinese Astrology and Astronomy An Outside Historyampampnbspdiscusses the ancient Chineses needs and reasons for engaging in astronomy. It presents the study on ancient astronomical phenomena and manuals and analyzes the cosmological views of ancient Chinese. It also expounds the nature and functions of astronomy to ancient Chinese as well as its difference from the western modern astronomy of today exploring on new issues in a bold but logical fashion and offering arguments that challenge even the views of authority.This book stands as a translated version by Chen Wenan an associate professor of Ningbo University of the original Chinese publicationampampnbspTianxue Waishiampampnbspby Jiang Xiaoyuan.