Re: VMs: A Comment on f67r2 - degrees?

[Rene Zandbergen <r_zandbergen@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Philip Neal <philipneal_vms@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Larry Roux wrote:
> 
> >I have been looking at this page and am convinced
> >that the outer ring is a set of degrees.
> 
> This looks plausible and is very interesting if
> true. 

I second that!

> I have often thought that some of these star
> circle diagrams look like the designs on an 
> astrolable.

I can extend my recommendation of Evans' "History
and Practice of Ancient Astronomy" to all who
are interested in this.
See:   

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0195095391/104-8657353-1395161?v=glance

(Beware of line-wrapped URL's)

Cheers, Rene


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