Megalithic Lunar Observatories
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 21 January 1970
- ISBN 9780198581321
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages128 pages
- Size 240x162x13 mm
- Weight 321 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
This unique text discusses the mathematical principles behind Megalithic stone circles, and how these were used for observing lunar cycles in prehistoric times.
MoreLong description:
This unique text discusses the mathematical principles behind Megalithic stone circles, and how these were used for observing lunar cycles in prehistoric times. The author, A. Thom, shows that stone circles were precisely planned and laid out in accordance with certain geometric figures in the classic Pythagorean tradition.
Containing some mathematical and astronomical details, along with notes on site survey and location, this book is ideal for amateur enthusiasts and academicians of archaeology, astronomy, and mathematics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Astronomical Background
Refraction and Parallax
Solstitial Sites
The Lunar Observatories
An Analysis of the Observed Declinations
Extrapolation Theory
The Stone Rows and their Use
The Work at the Observatories
Conclusions
Appendix A: Some Astronomical Definitions
Appendix B: Surveying a Site
Appendix C: Profiles from the Ordnance Survey Maps
List of Districts
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index
