Category Archives: Stonehenge

Henges, be they stone, wood, cars, or otherwise.

Lunar Months, Tides; for Vukcevic

Posted on 30 June 2014 by

Answering a question from Vukcevic per lunar months and tides, plus some links and background on lunar cycles and influences. Continue reading →

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Mintaka, Orion, Equinox

Posted on 9 February 2013 by

Making a Henge, part one. The Solstices and Equinox lines. East / West and North / South determination and marking. An initial Solar Calendar. The start of the compass rose with equal 60 degree segment marking. You are now oriented in time and space and know when to party on Holidays. ;-) Continue reading →

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Why A Henge?

Posted on 20 December 2012 by

Why was a henge built, and does when say anything about why? What does the moon have to do with it? Continue reading →

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A Fun Egyptian Portable Sundial

Posted on 14 April 2012 by

How to make a simple, elegant, and effective portable sundial that is easy to use. Continue reading →

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Lunar Resonance and Taurid Storms

Posted on 3 November 2011 by

Comets and tides, both driven by solar system orbital mechanics, ought to share some timing properties, IMHO. Continue reading →

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Ramesses The Red

Posted on 20 February 2011 by

Several of the ancient Egyptian Pharsohs had red hair. Continue reading →

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Marden Henge and Durrington Walls Henge

Posted on 2 February 2011 by

A short servey of some “other” henges… Continue reading →

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