Starscape - archaeo astro experiences

16/09/2024

I am happy to share that I finally released the augmented reality app for for the in . It allows users to explore and learn about this wonderful place in a 1:1 reconstruction including real-time illumination. The app is in open testing and can be found at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=starscape.ar.PartaNeolithicSanctuary

NOTE: the sanctuary aligns with the East-West axis automatically but the accuracy depends on your phone's sensors and GPS must be enabled for accurate sunlight.

18/05/2024

Some amazing features on the Sun today taken with my scope and camera. Experts indicate that it is possible for the auroras to return to lower northen latitudes once the huge sunspot returns in 2 weeks (if it survives). Key features identified by my own custom IA algorithm. https://starscape-experiences.space/index.php/2023/01/05/detecting-solar-features-automatically-using-machine-learning/

02/05/2024

We are having amazing times in the 🇨🇵 exploring ancient . Yesterday we visited the 2 replicas. The initial one left a deeper mark on me as we experienced it as our ancestors with fire torches and were guided (by coincidence we booked a tour at the same time as his) by Dr. Paul Bahn famous archaeologist and rockart expert. We still have some caves left to see and we'll be talking about all on a future post on our blog https://starscape-experiences.space

22/03/2024

For this Spring Equinox, we recreated using techniques the 7000-year-old Sanctuary at Parta . With a group of people, we explored the site and watched the sunset as it would have been experienced by our ancestors thousands of years ago. Watch the re-enactment in the video below

The Parta Neolithic Sanctuary is a 7000 years old temple in Romania that is no longer visible. It was excavated and reconstructed twice inside museums. We cr...

15/03/2024

The sunlight is approaching the window and will shine on the twin statues on the . We are organizing a trip to the original site at Parta and will experience the sunset through immersive techniques on Android phones.

08/03/2024

In less than 40 hours I will be live-streaming the full Messier Marathon from my remote observatory. Weather permitting. Here is the link for the live stream on my YT channel. I will be up all night so buy me a coffee here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/astronomy-messier-marathon-live-stream-tickets-799263026227
The weather forecast changes constantly as the weather here goes through a colder period. The event will be rescheduled for the 1st weekend in April if we get cloudy skies on Saturday night.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6DmJ5GoOZe1KOYyCVAE0g/live

I will be livestreaming the entire Messier Marathon of 110 objects as seen through my equipment. Interested? Buy me a coffee (I will be up about 12 hours fro...

21/12/2023

Winter solstice sunrise live from ancient Spanish megalith tomorrow on my YT channel from 8:15am UTC+1.

22/10/2023

Amazing Sun today. Captured using a B600 filter and . camera. Best 25% of over 3200 frames.

23/09/2023

Happy Day! The equinox event takes place twice a year in September and March. Check out this recording of a solar alignment with horizon markers at the equinox 6000 years ago in Parta county 🇪🇺🇷🇴

As we have seen in part 1, the Neolithic Parta Sanctuary seems to align with the Sun at winter solstice. Another alignment apparently takes place around equi...

12/09/2023

Care to explore some strange sites this ? We are planning a short 3-day trip to Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇺 to visit caves and experience the winter solstice sunrise from an ancient dolmen. Date 20-23 December. Details and booking here: https://starscape-experiences.space/index.php/itinerary/winter-solstice-in-prehistoric-spain/

In our hunt for less-known sites, we discovered an amazing prehistoric site where we can experience the winter solstice sunrise from wonderful Northern Spain. This small package offers you the opportunity to join us in our next adventure this upcoming winter solstice. The limit is of 3 extra people....

20/08/2023

A must if you are in . One of the greatest prehistoric European civilizations can be experienced by seeing some of its greatest achievements. . Over 6000 years old it spanned parts of eastern and southwestern . Some symbols are linked to the sky. You know, the usual, spirals, crosses, zvastikas. I was amazed by the artifacts. The only downside is that the context text is written only in Romanian but each piece has an English description.

01/08/2023

What do you have in mind for this year's winter ? If you are thinking about visiting strange sites, stay tuned as we are planning an amazing trip tp witness winter solstice in 🇪🇸🇪🇺. More to come.