Diagrams

On the left are several natural alignments.

The rising and setting positions of the

moon, and the sun at lattitudes from

51 to 57 degrees north. The positions

of the sun at solstices during sunset

and sunrise, as well as the moon's

maximum and minimum elogations

are illustrated.

*From Stonehenge, by

R.J.C. Atkinson

On the right are some of the alignments

of Stonehenge. As illustrated, many

alignments exist which undoubtedly

indicate the astronomical significance

of Stonehenge's construction.

*From Stairways to the Stars,

by Anthony Aveni