The Material World
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BBC Radio 4 interview on the methodology of archaeoastronomy with Prof. Clive Ruggles & Dr. Frank Prendergast. Requires Real Player.
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Stones of Wonder
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A guide the megalithic monuments of Scotland & their astronomical alignments. Also contains illustrations, a bibliography & suggestions for the best times of year to visit.
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Archaeoastronomy
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Introduction to Irish megalithic complexes; includes future astronomical sight times.
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Prehistoric Moon Map Unearthed
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The BBC reports that astronomer Dr Philip Stooke has found a map of the moon in an Irish tomb that pre-dates the earliest known one by about 5000 years.
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Scientific American: Circles for Space
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An article on how a German 'Stonehenge' may be the world's oldest observatory. (December 8, 2003)
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Solar Astronomy in the Prehistoric Southwest
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A slide show of Anasazi astronomical sites with extensive notes.
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Megalithic Sites of Great Britain
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Re-evaluation of the existence of the Megalithic Calendar proposed by Alexander Thom.
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The Shaw Butte Notebook
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This site makes extensive use of Quicktime to describe & demonstrate the workings of an Hohokam observatory.
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Lakota Ethnoastronomy
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Well referenced article by Steven Mizrach upon astronomy as practiced by the Lakota.
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Dioptra
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The earliest dioptra (c.300 BCE) was a device for measuring the angle, in parts of a 'Sign', between two celestial objects. Photos & descriptions of how to make one & how they work.
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Stone Age Astronomy: Mythical Ireland
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New information & research about the astronomy of the Irish Stone Age, plus sections on the movements of the heavenly bodies & links to other sites.
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Ethnoastronomy of the Lakota
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Dr. Mark Hollabaugh presents his ethnographic research of Lakota astronomy.
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Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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Features a collaborative project between SECEF, Ideum, the NPS, other organizations, and individuals. Contains an overview, photos, a timeline, news, credits, and contact information.
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JC Holbrook's Publications & Web projects
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A variety of projects ranging from African Astronomy to Zodiac Mosaics.
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Archaeoastronomy: An Interview with David Dearborn
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Interview with David Dearnorn, a specialist in Peruvian Astronomy.
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Aztec Astronomy & Observation of Nature
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Explains how the alignment of some of the temples illustrated the spring solar equinox, the relationship to the stories of the gods, and the calendar systems.
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Lithuanian Ethnoastronomy
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An on line book of the folkore in Lithuania surrounding the sun, moon & stars by Jonas Vaiškūnas.
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Parowan Gap displays yearly spectacle
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A news story on a solsticial alignment at a petroglyph site in Utah. (June 20, 2005)
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ISAAC - International Society for Archaeoastronomy & Astronomy in Culture
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Contact details for this international academic society.
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