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Astronomy and the Ancients

Jun 27, 1962

Every year many people watch the midsummer sun rise over the avenue at Stonehenge. Patrick Moore discusses how much the ancient peoples knew of astronomy and how far the old Stone Circles of Britain were aligned astronomically.

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Episode Summary

"Astronomy and the Ancients" is episode 6 of The Sky at Night season 6. It aired on June 27, 1962.

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