Solstice
The team join in the solstice revelry at Stonehenge, one of the most obvious connections between ancient man and the celestial calendar, and launch the Moore Moon Marathon.
Every year thousands flock to Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice. Seeing the rise of the summer sun at Stonehenge is one of the most obvious connections between ancient man and the celestial calendar, but there is still fierce debate about possible links between this ancient site and the moon and stars. The team join in the solstice revelry and also launch the Moore Moon Marathon, with some easy things to look at on the moon over summer.
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Stonehenge and the Moon
Duration: 05:42
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The Bush Barrow gold lozenge
Duration: 03:33
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Sounds of Stonehenge
Duration: 01:40
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The Moon's orbit
Duration: 01:42
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Lucie Green |
| Reporter | Chris North |
| Reporter | Paul G Abel |
| Reporter | Pete Lawrence |
| Series Producer | Jane Fletcher |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
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