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Topic: How the Ancients measured the Earth | |
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Forum: Megalithic Posted: 4:10 pm Subject: How the Ancients measured the Earth |
It's made me realise that I actually have no idea why the earth is round
You're in Middlesbrough? One of the best topographic locations to test it yourself will be the top of Brow Moor at about ... |
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Topic: How the Ancients measured the Earth | |
Jonm Replies: 276 Views: 135792 |
Forum: Megalithic Posted: 11:26 am Subject: Preseli & Stonehenge & the South Coast |
There's a bit more to it than just these coincidences (above). For the time being, I've put a few more up on the thread below & will try to work round to getting some more of the coincidences writ ... | |
Topic: How the Ancients measured the Earth | |
Jonm Replies: 276 Views: 135792 |
Forum: Megalithic Posted: 6:17 pm Subject: How the Ancients measured the Earth |
Hi Hatty
It's not something I've looked at. But the dual horizon is important if you want to measure the size of the Earth accurately. Ideally you need to look over sea. I've read the thread. Ea ... |
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Topic: How the Ancients measured the Earth | |
Jonm Replies: 276 Views: 135792 |
Forum: Megalithic Posted: 3:27 pm Subject: How the Ancients measured the Earth |
Hi Mick
But surely, assuming some kind of Megalithic civilisation, this would only have to be done once. Then the question would be, "Now we know the circumference of the earth, we can start m ... |
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Topic: How the Ancients measured the Earth | |
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Forum: Megalithic Posted: 3:00 pm Subject: Eastbourne Mounds |
One way to measure the Earth is to find a high spot with clear views over sea (at least 60km).
You then build a flat topped platform (preferably using water to make level) and place sticks with a b ... |
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