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Disciplines & Professions: Archaeoastronomy

Archaeoastronomy: The study of the knowledge, interpretations, and practices of ancient cultures regarding celestial objects or phenomena.

 

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    Ancient Observatories

    Introduction There is an astronomical context for understanding mysterious structures like Stonehenge. Keeping a calendar was a vital job for any ancient culture. We can imagine that an enormous...

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Lunar Eclipse - February 20, 2008

During the evening of February 20th, a total lunar eclipse will begin at 5:45 p.m. PST / 8:45 p.m. EST.  The next total lunar eclipse won't be until 2010. "A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth...