Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

2012
2h 21min

A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

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A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.
    Released
    15 September 2012
    Runtime
    2h 21min
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    Japanese
    Production
    KADOKAWA
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