The most studied prehistoric monument in the world — a 5,000-year-old astronomical computer built in three phases on Salisbury Plain. The bluestones, weighing up to 4 tons each, were transported 250 kilometers from the Preseli Hills in Wales — a feat with no satisfactory engineering explanation. When struck, these specific dolerite stones ring like bells, suggesting acoustic functionality. The 56 Aubrey holes around the perimeter enable precise prediction of both solar and lunar eclipses over an 18.6-year cycle. The site sits at the intersection of multiple documented ley lines and at 118.23° to Giza. The surrounding landscape contains over 350 burial mounds, making Stonehenge the center of the largest funerary complex in prehistoric Europe.
WikipediaStellar Alignments (89 stars)
| Star ▴ | Rise Az ▴ | Rise Δ ▴ | Set Az ▴ | Set Δ ▴ | Tradition ▴ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleiades (Alcyone) | 85.6° | — | 274.4° | — | |
| Orion's Belt (Alnilam) | 113.6° | — | 246.4° | — | |
| Sirius | 124.4° | — | 235.6° | — | |
| Thuban | — | — | — | — | |
| Vega | — | — | — | — | |
| Regulus | 49.6° | — | 310.4° | — | |
| Aldebaran | 93.1° | — | 266.9° | — | |
| Antares | 101.3° | — | 258.7° | — | |
| Fomalhaut | — | — | — | — | |
| Arcturus | — | — | — | — | |
| Galactic Center (Sgr A*) | 113.8° | — | 246.2° | — | |
| Galactic Anti-Center | 66.3° | — | 293.7° | — | |
| Deneb | 18.5° | — | 341.5° | — | |
| Capella | 39.3° | — | 320.7° | — | |
| Castor | 43.5° | — | 316.5° | — | |
| Pollux | 48.1° | — | 311.9° | — | |
| Procyon | 82.7° | — | 277.3° | — | |
| Betelgeuse | 97.8° | — | 262.3° | — | |
| Rigel | 128.5° | — | 231.5° | — | |
| Bellatrix | 103.3° | — | 256.7° | — | |
| Achernar | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrux | — | — | — | — | |
| Mimosa | 161.6° | — | 198.4° | — | |
| Altair | 76.3° | — | 283.7° | — | |
| Kochab | — | — | — | — | |
| Dubhe | — | — | — | — | |
| Alkaid | — | — | — | — | |
| Mizar | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamal | 90.3° | — | 269.8° | — | |
| Zubenelgenubi | 78.4° | — | 281.6° | — | |
| Alnitak | 114.1° | — | 245.9° | — | |
| Mintaka | 112.8° | — | 247.2° | — | |
| Saiph | 125.7° | — | 234.3° | — | |
| Peacock | — | — | — | — | |
| Miaplacidus | — | — | — | — | |
| Rigil Kentaurus | 172.9° | — | 187.1° | — | |
| Hadar | 161.7° | — | 198.3° | — | |
| Gacrux | 153.2° | — | 206.8° | — | |
| Naos | 157.3° | — | 202.7° | — | |
| Suhail | 149.3° | — | 210.7° | — | |
| Avior | — | — | — | — | |
| Atria | — | — | — | — | |
| Regor | — | — | — | — | |
| Alsephina | — | — | — | — | |
| Shaula | 125.4° | — | 234.6° | — | |
| Ankaa | — | — | — | — | |
| Menkent | 109.3° | — | 250.7° | — | |
| Alpheratz | 77.6° | — | 282.4° | — | |
| Eltanin | — | — | — | — | |
| Kornephoros | — | — | — | — | |
| Rasalhague | 46.5° | — | 313.6° | — | |
| Denebola | 25.4° | — | 334.6° | — | |
| Alhena | 78.1° | — | 281.9° | — | |
| Alphard | 88.5° | — | 271.5° | — | |
| Bharani | 94.6° | — | 265.4° | — | |
| Pushya | 53.9° | — | 306.1° | — | |
| Adhara | 147.9° | — | 212.1° | — | |
| Wezen | 140.3° | — | 219.8° | — | |
| Navi | 14.4° | — | 345.6° | — | |
| Schedar | 28.0° | — | 332.0° | — | |
| Nunki | 119.5° | — | 240.5° | — | |
| Canopus | — | — | — | — | |
| Kaus Australis | 127.8° | — | 232.2° | — | |
| Sabik | 89.3° | — | 270.7° | — | |
| Scheat | 74.3° | — | 285.6° | — | |
| Enif | 92.1° | — | 267.9° | — | |
| Diphda | — | — | — | — | |
| Alphecca | — | — | — | — | |
| Rasalgethi | 40.0° | — | 320.0° | — | |
| Spica | 69.8° | — | 290.2° | — | |
| Zubeneschamali | 69.0° | — | 291.0° | — | |
| Unukalhai | 42.8° | — | 317.2° | — | |
| Murzim | 133.9° | — | 226.1° | — | |
| Phact | — | — | — | — | |
| Mirfak | 43.0° | — | 317.0° | — | |
| Vindemiatrix | 26.8° | — | 333.2° | — | |
| Markab | 94.0° | — | 266.0° | — | |
| Algol | 60.4° | — | 299.6° | — | |
| Sadalmelik | 110.6° | — | 249.4° | — | |
| Sadalsuud | 113.6° | — | 246.4° | — | |
| Sun (Summer Solstice) | 50.6° | — | 309.4° | — | |
| Sun (Winter Solstice) | 129.4° | — | 230.6° | — | |
| Sun (Equinox) | 90.0° | — | 270.0° | — | |
| Sun (Northern Cross-Quarter) | 63.1° | — | 296.9° | — | |
| Sun (Southern Cross-Quarter) | 116.9° | — | 243.1° | — | |
| Moon (N Major Standstill) | 40.0° | — | 320.0° | — | |
| Moon (S Major Standstill) | 140.0° | — | 220.0° | — | |
| Moon (N Minor Standstill) | 59.2° | — | 300.8° | — | |
| Moon (S Minor Standstill) | 120.8° | — | 239.2° | — |
Convergence Events (5)
117.3°
Sirius Rise
Egyptian (Sopdet/Isis), Dogon, Polynesian
Δ 0.9°
119.5°
Murzim Rise
Arabic (herald of Sirius), Egyptian, Babylonian
Δ 1.2°
119.5°
Diphda Rise
Hindu (near Revati), Arabic, Polynesian
Δ 1.3°
116.2°
Zubenelgenubi Rise
Arabic (southern claw), Hindu, Babylonian
Δ 2.1°
115.6°
Sabik Rise
Hindu (near Anuradha), Arabic, Babylonian
Δ 2.6°
Reference Bearings (20 landmarks)
| Landmark | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| giza | 118.23° | 3,596 km |
| angkor wat | 69.49° | 9,907 km |
| nazca | 247.81° | 10,152 km |
| teotihuacan | 287.85° | 8,787 km |
| stonehenge | 0.00° | 0 km |
| gobekli tepe | 99.91° | 3,541 km |
| machu picchu | 246.84° | 9,854 km |
| easter island | 264.82° | 13,515 km |
| cahokia | 295.53° | 6,659 km |
| sedona | 306.77° | 8,265 km |
| mecca | 116.83° | 4,881 km |
| jerusalem | 111.20° | 3,705 km |
| vatican | 127.97° | 1,497 km |
| lhasa | 68.32° | 7,678 km |
| kailash | 74.01° | 6,918 km |
| uluru | 72.36° | 15,118 km |
| tiwanaku | 241.82° | 9,917 km |
| chaco canyon | 305.01° | 7,947 km |
| mt shasta | 317.67° | 8,230 km |
| levis stadium | 315.19° | 8,574 km |
Related Sites — Giza / Orion Extraction