Tag Archives: Stonehenge

Mintaka, Orion, Equinox

Posted on 9 February 2013 by E.M.Smith

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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Roman Obelisk And Big Stones

Posted on 30 January 2013 by E.M.Smith

An existence proof of moving 230 Ton stones with primitive methods. Continue reading →

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Why A Henge?

Posted on 20 December 2012 by E.M.Smith

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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Lunar Resonance and Taurid Storms

Posted on 3 November 2011 by E.M.Smith

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

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