The oldest astronomical observatories in Ukraine

We present the data related to the revealed astronomical oldest observatories at the territory of Ukraine and describe briefly the principles of observations which could be realized at these sites with usage of megalithic stones. Among these oldest observatories are as follows: the stone complex at...

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Published in:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 2019-12, Vol.15 (S367), p.484-486
Main Authors: Vavilova, I.B., Artemenko, T.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomical observatories
Astronomy
Mountains
Observatories
Poster Paper
Stone
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Summary:We present the data related to the revealed astronomical oldest observatories at the territory of Ukraine and describe briefly the principles of observations which could be realized at these sites with usage of megalithic stones. Among these oldest observatories are as follows: the stone complex at the Lysyna Kosmatska mountain (Charpatian region); Bakhchysaray Menhir in Crimea; a complex of shafts at the Mavrin Maidan near Pavlograd city.
ISSN:1743-9213
1743-9221
DOI:10.1017/S1743921321000089