Archaeoastronomy at Stonehenge Using Computer Methods

by Charles Webster

Presentation made at SEAC 2003, "The Future of Archaeoastronomy"

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Science Debate on ideas presented here

Preface

• What is Stonehenge ?

• How have Computers helped to solve this puzzle ?

Computers in 2003 AD - Advanced

• Farming using Computer Methods

• Hunting using Computer Methods

• Fishing using Computer Methods

Stonehenge in 2003 BC - Basic

• Farming, Hunting & Fishing using Stonehenge Methods

Methods of Observation

• Standing Stones

• Outer 'Sarcen' Circle

• The 'Heel' stone and station stone 92

• Station stones 91,93,94 and the 'Slaughter' stone

• Other Standing Stones

• 'Y' and 'Z' holes

• the 56 Aubrey holes

• the 'A' post holes

Modelling the Results

• Introduction

• Winter & Summer solstice sunrise

• Astronomical Horizon Azimuth & Altitude of celestial object 'Arcturus'

• Macro to model function of Aubrey holes, 'Y', 'Z' and 'A' holes.

Further Evidence

Future Research

References

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