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Marvel at winter solstice sunrise in Newgrange
Daily Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | 12-15-07 | Sophie Campbell

Posted on 12/18/2007 7:32:41 AM PST by Renfield

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1 posted on 12/18/2007 7:32:42 AM PST by Renfield
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To: blam; SunkenCiv
Megalithic tomb ping....

Age-old carvings guard the tomb entrance at Newgrange

2 posted on 12/18/2007 7:33:52 AM PST by Renfield (Turning apples into venison since 1999!)
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I was there. Though not crazy enough to shiver through the winter night to see the brief glimpse of solstice sun!


3 posted on 12/18/2007 7:44:57 AM PST by Incorrigible (If I lead, follow me; If I pause, push me; If I retreat, kill me.)
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Many thanks Renfield.
If you put your head on the floor of the burial chamber at Newgrange, Ireland's most famous passage tomb, rest your cheek on the soft grit and look back down the slightly wonky passage of upright stone slabs, you can see a wigwam of light at the end... one morning next week, between Tuesday and Sunday, waiting nervously for the winter solstice
Y'know, because the solstice doesn't happen on just one day. ;') Those archaic astronomers were renowned for their great craftsmanship. /sarc

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4 posted on 12/18/2007 8:26:53 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Profile updated Monday, December 10, 2007____________________https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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Anachronistic freaks at Stonehenge (link to another story):
Stonehenge a Site for Sore Eyes

5 posted on 12/18/2007 8:40:02 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Profile updated Monday, December 10, 2007____________________https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Renfield

Neat-o! You always hear of where to catch the summer solstice, never the winter one. thanks for the ping.


6 posted on 12/18/2007 8:49:49 AM PST by SueRae
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Ireland ping!

(I’ve only seen it on TV :-).


7 posted on 12/18/2007 8:51:37 AM PST by Tax-chick ("The keys to life are running and reading." ~ Will Smith)
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To: Renfield

Most beautiful.


8 posted on 12/18/2007 9:29:24 AM PST by Ciexyz
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To: Renfield
Good post, thanks.

Cherchen Man had those same spirals painted on his face after he died.

9 posted on 12/18/2007 10:05:06 AM PST by blam (Secure the border and enforce the law)
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To: Renfield

Cool.


10 posted on 12/18/2007 10:07:47 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Incorrigible
Been there so many times I could give the tour meself - back when you could just walk up to it instead of the hassle you have to go through now.

I prefer Dowth, it is still in its natural state and very few tourists go there so you are usually the only person there. Not nearly as impressive however.

11 posted on 12/18/2007 10:52:31 AM PST by slane
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To: Renfield

Newgrange Interior.

12 posted on 12/18/2007 1:38:42 PM PST by Fred Nerks (FAIR DINKUM!)
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To: SunkenCiv

i’m a sun worshipper!

and, looking forward to the winter solstice.


13 posted on 12/18/2007 2:19:22 PM PST by ken21 ( people die + you never hear from them again.)
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:’) “Charles, Suns...”

“What are famous Rays?”


14 posted on 12/18/2007 4:34:11 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Profile updated Tuesday, December 18, 2007___________________https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Renfield
Solstice 2007
Heritage Ireland are proud to present a "live" webcast of the winter solstice at Newgrange.

This year, to celebrate the 40th anniversary, a webcam will be in the tomb for the first time on December 21 and 22 (the solstice is technically on the 22nd, but the anniversary is the 21st) to record the passage of the sun.

The live stream will begin at 8.30 am on 21st and 22nd December 2007.

That's 3:30 am E.S.T. on Friday morning and Saturday morning for American night owls.

15 posted on 12/18/2007 6:48:22 PM PST by concentric circles
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To: Renfield
The marvels never cease . . .


16 posted on 12/18/2007 6:51:33 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Renfield

Any pictures of what this looks like?


17 posted on 12/18/2007 10:50:49 PM PST by TiberiusClaudius
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To: TiberiusClaudius

I posted the only two pictures accompanying the article, in the thread.


18 posted on 12/19/2007 3:32:08 AM PST by Renfield (Turning apples into venison since 1999!)
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To: Renfield

I visited last summer at the insistence of my wife and kids. I was shocked how much I got out of it. If you are in the area, do not miss it.


19 posted on 12/19/2007 1:47:52 PM PST by Andyman (The truth shall make you freep.)
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Note: this topic is from 12/18/2007. A re-ping, figure out why. :') Thanks Renfield.

20 posted on 12/21/2014 2:09:24 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/ _____________________ Celebrate the Polls, Ignore the Trolls)
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