Stonehenge and the Stars | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

Littlestone Jul 21, 2013 08:59:27

English Heritage is hosting, “...a [one hour] guided tour and Q&A focussing on the astronomical theories surrounding Stonehenge. During the second hour visitors are invited to set up their own telescopes and cameras to star gaze and moon gaze, to share stories and experiences and, weather permitting, to enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower at its fullest.” The event will take place on Monday, 12 Aug 2013 from 8.30pm-10.30pm. Detalis here.

Though unconnected to the above, see also the recently released photos by David Sharp here.

tjj Jul 21, 2013 11:03:28

Replying to Littlestone

Littlestone wrote:

Though unconnected to the above, see also the recently released photos by David Sharp here.

What a lovely idea - until you see the cost. So English Heritage are trying to sell the sky back to us, as well as Stonehenge - repackaged.

Littlestone Jul 22, 2013 16:11:54

Replying to Littlestone

Tomorrow, so not much time to fit this one in -

Walk with an archaeologist: Durrington Walls and Stonehenge.

"Join Neolithic expert and National Trust archaeologist Dr. Nick Snashall for a day in the Stonehenge landscape to explore the relationship between Stonehenge and the great henge of Durrington Walls. We'll be walking around five and a half miles."

Organised by the National Trust. More here.