Hi Everyone, i'm new here!

[Archaeoastronomer]

I'm slightly different from the vast amount of astronomers here, as i'm an archaeoastronomer, i look for the beliefs of the ancient world popping up in astronomy and beliefs of astrology throughout history, it keeps me busy, which is needed as i don't move well being a paraplegic with a spine injury.

I'm very lucky as i have a great one bed apartment that is new with carers.   I have had an interest in astronomy for approx. 20 years, since i become disabled and couldn't work anymore, i just mixed it with my love of history and my fascination of beliefs in the stars.

I'm looking forward to engaging in debate and getting to know you all

 

[sloz1664]

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[bingevader]

Hello and welcome to SGL.

[ronl]

Hello and welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy your time with us, it's a fascinating subject you study,

most ancient religions worshipped our night sky, in one way or another, hope to see you around the

forums, Enjoy.

 

[richard ashbee]

Welcome to SGL, should find plenty to keep you happy

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL 

[miken4247]

Hey everyone I'm new here too, recently got into astronomy and my first telescope arrived this morning just need a decent night now 

[rockinrome]

Welcome!

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have fun with the forum. 🙂

[Archaeoastronomer]

On 29/04/2020 at 17:03, ronl said:

Hello and welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy your time with us, it's a fascinating subject you study,

most ancient religions worshipped our night sky, in one way or another, hope to see you around the

forums, Enjoy.

 

Thank you for reply, Archaeostronomy is fascinating for astronomy.........

I only go back to the start of the Julian Calendar on 1st January 0045 BC, before that is difficult, i'm not sure that the Moon's orbit is true to ages, which can effect spin of the Earth.....i'm out in no man's land if i go back to 28th May 0585 BC, at 18:32 PM with an adjusted Julian Calendar, what i'm doing now is dubious, i'm aware of Delta T, so take the picture below, being 28th May 0585 BC as dubious!!!.
Weather is not reported, I cant know how dark is was behind a storm cloud with a partial Eclipse, and what we don't know regarding the spin of the Earth, but is fascinating how it stopped a battle over two and a half thousand years ago regarding an eclipse, however regarding the orbit of the Moon effecting the spin of the Earth not being constant is a factor to location.
It is still a fascinating subject, i can't be sure of location but i have done my best, regarding information over 2,500 years old!
eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov...
eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov...
en.wikipedia.org...
Astronomy picture below.

 

 

Edited May 1, 2020 by Archaeoastronomer
Image finding.

[Neil H]

Hi and welcome guys

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[Simon Dunsmore]

17 hours ago, miken4247 said:

Hey everyone I'm new here too, recently got into astronomy and my first telescope arrived this morning just need a decent night now 

Hi and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new scope, what did you go for? 

This a great forum that I have found invaluable, being able to draw on so much knowledge is a game changer. No matter what problem or question you may have, there is nearly always someone who has encountered the same thing and can help. 

I really hope you get some clear nights soon. 

[Archaeoastronomer]

I need to get used to this forum, i seem to have got the last three thread sections attached to this, New Member Problems with forum and astronomy pictures, i'll be ready in a few day's, Rome wasn't built in a day, LOL!

Thanks for all kind messages!

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there, welcome to the gang.