Configuration Overview
The Holistic Universe Model can be configured with different parameters. The primary variable is the perihelion alignment year - the year when the longitude of perihelion aligned with the December solstice.
All other parameters (master cycle, eccentricity, obliquity, precession rates, etc.) are derived from this single choice.
Why Multiple Configurations?
No single configuration perfectly matches all astronomical observations. Each involves trade-offs:
| Aspect | What it means |
|---|---|
| Eccentricity | Does the model match observed orbital shape changes? |
| Delta-T | Does the model match historical time corrections? |
| Solar year lengths | Does the model match historical calendar data? |
| Precession | Does the model match observed precession rates? |
Different alignment years optimize for different aspects.
Configuration Comparison
| Configuration | Alignment Year | Master Cycle | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Config 1 | 1246 AD | 333,888 years | Active |
| Config 2 | TBD | TBD | Coming Soon |
| Config 3 | TBD | TBD | Coming Soon |
Config 1 Trade-offs
The current active configuration (perihelion alignment 1246 AD) has:
| Aspect | Match Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Precession | Good | Matches observed ~25,772 year axial precession |
| Obliquity | Good | Matches historical and current obliquity measurements |
| Eccentricity | Partial | Short-term match, diverges after ~500 years |
| Delta-T | Partial | General trend matches, specific values vary |
| Historic year lengths | Partial | Some discrepancies with ancient observations |
Config 2 and Config 3 are being developed to explore whether alternative alignment years can improve the partial matches while maintaining the good ones.
How Configurations Work
Each configuration starts with a perihelion alignment year and derives:
- Master cycle length (Holistic-Year)
- Axial precession period (Master cycle / 13)
- Inclination precession period (Master cycle / 3)
- Perihelion precession period (Master cycle / 16)
- Obliquity cycle period (Master cycle / 8)
- Mean eccentricity and oscillation amplitude
- Mean obliquity and oscillation range
- Sidereal year (fixed in seconds)
- Solar day (derived from sidereal year)
The alignment year determines where we are in the cycle, which affects all current and historical values.
Choosing a Configuration
For most users, Config 1 is the recommended starting point:
- Well-tested against modern observations
- Matches most phenomena within measurement accuracy
- Includes full 3D simulation and Excel documentation
Config 2 and 3 will be added as alternative explorations when their parameters are calculated.