• 천문학논총
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.789-800
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• 2015

During the Joseon dynasty, the Gwansanggam (觀象監, The Royal Astronomical Observatory) was the royal administration in charge of Astronomy (天文), Geography (地理), Calendars (曆), Astronomical and meteorological observation (測候), and Timekeeping (刻漏). Of those affairs, the Astronomical Almanac compilation was most important. In this paper, we study the education and selection of astronomical officials in the 19th century during the Joseon dynasty, focusing on Astronomical Almanac officials. According to this study, their main area was calendar calculation, and they were involved in Astronomical Almanac compilation for nearly 40 years, until they resigned. In addition, they served as Samryeok-susulgwan (三曆修述官, Official for calendar calculation by the $Sh{\acute{i}}xi{\grave{a}}n$ calendar), and Ilgwa-gamingwan (日課監印官, Official printing supervisor). To undertake these core duties, an official had to pass several examinations and courses. The Gwansanggam (after Gwansangso) carried out the educational function for the officials. In particular, reserved officials of the astronomy division had to be educated starting with a trainee course.

• 천문학회보
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• 제15권
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• pp.7.3-8
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• 1990

• 천문학회보
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.36.1-36.1
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• 2004

• 천문학논총
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-21
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• 1997

We have obtained theoretical calibration curves to convert the amount of polarization into the strength of magnetic field, by a numerical calculation of radiation transfer for the polarized spectral line of FeI $6303{\AA}$. In our calculation, three kinds of atmospheric models (VAL-C, penumbra, umbra) have been used to make a proper calibration for an active region composed of quiet, penumbral and umbral areas. It was found that firstly, the results of our calculation depend highly on a kind of atmospheric model rather than on any other input parameters used in a model. Secondly, observed line profile showed m solar spectrum atlas proved to be very similar to the calculated profiles obtained by using a penumbra model. Finally, another method except this calibration curve should be developed to estimate correctly the distribution of magnetic field in solar active region from the observation of polarized spectral line.

• 천문학회보
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.51.2-51.2
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• 2005

• 천문학회보
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.86.2-86.2
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• 2007

• 천문학회보
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• 제22권
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• pp.17-17
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• 1997

• 천문학회보
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.99.2-99.2
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• 2012

혜성에서 방출되는 CH 분자는 핵에서 방출되어 태양 빛에 의해 분해되는 시간인 lifetime이 짧다. Lifetime이 짧은 분자는 모든 energy state로의 천이가 충분히 일어나 안정된 상태인 fluorescent equilibrium상태에 도달하기 전에 분해되어 버리기 때문에 혜성 속의CH의 특성을 파악하기 위해서는 Time-dependent calculation이 꼭 필요하다. Time-dependent calculation 은 CH 분자가 핵에서 방출된 후 시간에 따라 변하는population을 계산함으로써 각 혜성의 조건에 알맞은 CH model을 얻을 수 있어 혜성에서 방출되는 분자들을 연구하기에 적합한 방법이다. 우리는 BOES로 관측한 Machholz(C/2004 Q2), 103P/Hartley혜성을 포함한 Hyakutake (C/1996 B2)혜성과 Austin (1990V)혜성의 고분산 분광자료를 이용하여 Time-dependent calculation 을 실시하였고, 그 결과를 소개하고자 한다.

• 천문학논총
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.367-380
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• 2017

The life and astronomical activity of Lee Deok-Seong (李德星, 1720-1794) was studied using various historical sources, including the astronomical almanac, Seungjeongwon-Ilgi (Daily records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon dynasty), and the Gwansang-Gam's logbooks during Joseon dynasty (A.D. 1392-1910). We present the results of the study including the following main findings. First, from the investigation of Lee's family tree, we find that a number of his relatives were also astronomers, notably Samryeok-Gwan (三曆官, the post of calendrical calculation). Second, we find that he took part in the compilation of an annual astronomical almanac over a period of at least 16 years. His major achievements in the astronomy of the Joseon dynasty were to establish a new method of calendar-making calculation and to bring astronomical materials to the Joseon court through a visit to China. The Joseon dynasty enforced the Shixianli (時憲曆, a Chinese calendar made by Adam Shall) in 1654 without fully understanding the calendar. So an astronomer and an envoy were dispatched to China in order to master the intricacies of the calendar and to learn as much of Western science as was available in that time and place. Lee Deok-Seong worked at the Gwansang-Gam (觀象監, Royal Astronomical Bureau) during the reigns of King Yeongjo (英祖) and Jeongjo (正祖). As best as we can ascertain in relation with the calculations in the Shixian calendar, Lee visited China four times. During his trips and interactions, he learned a new method for calendar-making calculations, and introduced many Western-Chinese astronomical books to Joseon academia. Lee greatly improved the accuracy of calendrical calculations, even while simplifying the calculation process. With these achievements, he finally was promoted to the title of Sungrok-Daebu (崇祿大夫), the third highest grade of royal official. In conclusion, history demonstrates that Lee Deok-Seong was one of the most outstanding astronomers in the late-Joseon dynasty.

• 천문학논총
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.167-180
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• 1998

We have carried out high precision orbit calculation, by using various numerical techniques with accuracy of higher than fourth order, in order for exact prediction on position and velocity of celestial bodies and artificial satellites. General second order ordinary differential equation has been solved numerically to test the performance for each of numerical methods. We have compared computed values with exact solution obtained by using universal variables for two body problem and discussed overall results of numerical methods used in our calculation. As a result, it is found that high order difference table method called as Gauss-Jackson method is best one with easiness and efficiency in the increase of accuracy by number of initial values.