Sansepolcro and its astronomical orientation
, 2018 Here we discuss the layout of Sansepolcro in Tuscany. It seems that it is based on an orientation according to the sunrise on winter solstice. It is also interesting to observe that the Cathedral has a specific astronomical orientation too. It is aligned along the southernmost direction of the moonrise on a minor lunar standstill.
Sparavigna, Amelia Carolina +1 more
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Observations of Binary Stars with the Differential Speckle Survey Instrument. II. Hipparcos Stars Observed in 2010 January and June [PDF]
, 2011 The results of 497 speckle observations of Hipparcos stars and selected other targets are presented. Of these, 367 were resolved into components and 130 were unresolved.
Anderson, Lisa M. +6 more
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Aastronomical and calendar meaning of the petroglyphs of the dolmen "Dudugush-1". Reconstruction of some cosmological motives in the culture of the dolmen builders of the Western Caucasus [PDF]
Archaeoastronomy and Ancient Technologies, 2021 The article is considered astronomical and calendarian meaning of the petroglyth on the overlapping of the dolmen "Dudugush-1". As shown enclosing in the circle the branches of the saltire note the key points of the year solar cycle (sunrises and sunsets
Kudin, M.I.
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Archaeoastronomy in the Khmer heartland [PDF]
, 2016 The heartland of the Khmer empire is literally crowded by magnificent monuments built in the course of many centuries. These monuments include the world-famous state-temples, such as Angkor Wat, but also many other temples and huge water reservoirs ...
Magli, Giulio
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Orbital motions as gradiometers for post-Newtonian tidal effects [PDF]
, 2014 The direct long-term changes occurring in the orbital dynamics of a local gravitationally bound binary system $S$ due to the post-Newtonian tidal acceleration caused by an external massive source are investigated.
Iorio, Lorenzo
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School geographic polygon: A case study [PDF]
Zbornik radova Departmana za geografiju, turizam i hotelijerstvo, 2017 A geographic polygon is a type of geographic laboratory under the open sky. The basic goal of the school geographic polygon is to acquire practical skills and habits from geography.
Vujnić Andrej, Nišić Anja
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Cahiers François Viète, 2016 The establishment of scientific education at the University of Coimbra was one of the most important features of the Pombal reform of the university (1772).
Fernando B. Figueiredo
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The development of a Utopian city? Comparing land-and skyscapes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristobal de la Laguna [PDF]
, 2018 We discuss the peculiar planning of the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, in the Canary Island of Tenerife (Spain), when compared to the nearby and essentially contemporary Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which served as a maritime port of the former city. For
Belmonte, Juan Antonio +1 more
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A Fuzzy Logic Based Algorithm for Finding Astronomical Objects in Wide-Angle Frames [PDF]
, 2005 Accurate automatic identification of astronomical objects in an imperfect world of non-linear wide-angle optics, imperfect optics, inaccurately pointed telescopes, and defect-ridden cameras is not always a trivial first step.
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Astronomical orientations in sanctuaries of Daunia
, 2013 Prehistoric sanctuaries of Daunia date back several thousand years. During the Neolithic and Bronze Age the farmers in that region dug hypogea and holes whose characteristics suggest a ritual use. In the present note we summarize the results of the astronomical analysis of the orientation of the row holes in three different sites, and we point out the ...
Antonello, E. +3 more
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