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The Sky at Night: Astronomy and the Ancients

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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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Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Research:
George Henderson
Director:
Bob Reid
Producer:
Paul Johnstone
Source: Radio Times

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