Hi,
I think Dave is quite right.
Actually, what seems more plausible to me than the analysis in the
article, is that all the E-W ponds and the alignment of the pavilions
and the Taj align with the equinoxes...And, of course, N-S align with
Polaris.
best wishes,
Peter
On 3/02/2015 3:47 AM, Dave Bell wrote:
Interesting!
But not too surprising, I think. Perhaps I'm reading too little into this.
Assume the grounds, with waterway and flanking pavilions were laid out N-S
and E-W and symmetrically. Then the only significant point here is that the
Summer Solstice rising and setting points are aligned when seen from that
cross path. Otherwise, *some* point on the central waterway would have to be
the perfect place to stand.
Too bad there isn't a similar point or pavilions for the Winter Solstice!
Dave
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I saw the article today about some solstice alignments
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