Using Astronomy in Archaeology with a Look at the Beaghmore Alignments

Using Astronomy in Archaeology with a Look at the Beaghmore Alignments

This paper outlines some basic formulae that allow archaeologists to assess the significance of stone alignments relative to astronomical events. The Beaghmore alignments are investigated as an example.

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Veröffentlicht in:Ulster journal of archaeology 1999-01, Vol.58, p.32-42
1. Verfasser: Hayes, Thomas D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Archaeoastronomy
Cairns
Declination
Earths Moon
Ecliptic coordinate system
Equinoxes
Horizon coordinate system
Plant spines
Selenology
Sine function
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Zusammenfassung:This paper outlines some basic formulae that allow archaeologists to assess the significance of stone alignments relative to astronomical events. The Beaghmore alignments are investigated as an example.
ISSN:0082-7355