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Stonehenge Aotearoa

Stonehenge Aotearoa

A southern version of Stonehenge, constructed near Carterton, is used by local astronomers to educate the public about night skies and the ancient technologies used by previous civilisations for determining time and for navigation.

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Starry Night Photography
Photograph by Chris Picking

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Maggy Wassilieff. 'Astronomy – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/astronomy-overview/3/4