Megalithic lunar observatories
Thom, A. (Alexander), 1894-19851971
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This book shows that the methods used by Megalithic man for astronomical observations were more elaborate than was formerly believed. Descriptions are given of 35 lunar and solar sites in Britain from which accurate declinations can be obtained.
Main title:
Megalithic lunar observatories / by A. Thom.
Author:
Thom, A. (Alexander), 1894-1985, author
Publisher:
Oxford : Clarendon Press, 1971.
Collation:
127p : illus, map ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
01985813279780198581321
Language:
English
Index terms:
Great BritainAntiquitiesMegalithic constructionsAstronomical theoriesSTANDING STONESMEGALITHSASTRO-ARCHAEOLOGY
BRN:
271482
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