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This is where we’ll share updates, newsletters, astronomy insights, seasonal sky events, and stories connected to Stonehenge Aotearoa.

Was this the real reason for Stonehenge?

This is a fascinating summary of recent archaeological findings regarding Stonehenge made by Parker Bowles. Here's a breakdown of the key points and their significance: Unification Project: The central claim is that Stonehenge's construction served as a large-scale...

The Acoustic Landscape of Stonehenge, England

Introduction At Stonehenge Aotearoa many visitors are fascinated with the acoustic qualities of the stones. They wonder if the effects they encounter are akin to those that would have been experienced in Stonehenge on Wiltshire Plains, England thousands of years ago....

Tectonics, life beginning and lasting on a planet

Imagine Earth as a giant cake fresh out of the oven. As it cools, the inside stays hot while the outside hardens. This creates movement under the surface, like bubbles rising in the cake batter. This movement is what we call plate tectonics. These "plates" are giant...

Archaeological objects made from asteroid materials

Archaeologists have found many ancient artifacts made from asteroid material, including tools, weapons, and jewellery. These artifacts were made from iron meteorites that fell to Earth from space.  Examples of artifacts made from asteroid material. Iron...

Building on Mars: A 3D-Printed Future

Mars, the red planet, has long been a source of fascination for humans. With its vast deserts and canyons, it is a starkly beautiful place, but also one that is inhospitable to human life. However, recent advances in technology have opened up the possibility of...

Voyager 1: Still Going Strong After 46 Years

Imagine a spacecraft launched in 1977, the same year the first Star Wars movie hit theaters. Now imagine that same spacecraft is still out there, exploring the vastness of space, billions of miles from Earth. That's Voyager 1, a testament to human ingenuity and...

From Simple Sling to Orbital Launcher

The Ancient Sling The sling, an ancient weapon, has been around for thousands of years. It consists of a small cradle or pouch connected to two retention cords. A projectile is placed in the pouch, and the sling is swung in an arc. At the right moment, a tab is...