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<< Feature Articles >> Winter Solstice Webcasts at Newgrange and Maeshowe

Submitted by Andy B on Sunday, 23 December 2007  Page Views: 9996

Neolithic and Bronze AgeCountry: Ireland (Republic of) County: Co. Meath
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For the first time ever, the 2007 Winter Solstice illumination of the passage and chamber at Newgrange was streamed live on the internet by Heritage Ireland. The webcast and an exhibition at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the re-discovery of the Winter Solstice Phenomenon at Newgrange by Professor O’Kelly in 1967.

The Winter Solstice event was broadcast from inside the chamber at Newgrange on the mornings of Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd December 2007.

More at Michael Fox's www.newgrange.com.

And don't forget the Maeshowe webcam at www.maeshowe.co.uk.


Note: Another chance to see the Winter Solstice from Newgrange, see comment
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Re: Newgrange solstice webcast video and photos by Robincm86 on Tuesday, 05 April 2011
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I've never been in Newgrange, it certainly looked interesting on the news but its a long way for me to go. There are several stone circles and wedge tombs not far from where I am right now and I find them fascinating, that the ancient people had the knowledge to create such structures so accurately is amazing.

They had over 30,000 applications from members of the public wanting to be chosen to go inside the tomb itself and just 4 "ordinary people" are chosen each year along with about 20 dignitaries, scientists etc.
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Newgrange solstice webcast video and photos by Andy B on Sunday, 23 December 2007
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Anthony Murphy writes:

The Winter Solstice phenomenon at Newgrange was broadcast live to the world via webcast on Friday morning. It was a beautiful morning in the Boyne Valley, with mist hanging over the river and a cool, crisp morning greeted a glorious sunrise. Although many people had problems viewing the webcast, those who were able to get a feed enjoyed a fantastic show. Victor Reijs has made a video from the web stream which can be viewed here:

Newgrange webcast video
http://www.mythicalireland.com/ancientsites/newgrange/newgrange-solstice-webcast-video.php

I have also put up a gallery of images from the morning here:

Newgrange webcast photo gallery
http://www.mythicalireland.com/photos/winter-solstice-2007/newgrange-solstice-webcast.php

I hope you all enjoy.
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    Re: Newgrange solstice webcast video and photos by AngieLake on Sunday, 23 December 2007
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    Check out more comments and links on our Forum under 'Winter Solstice.'
    Great webcast!
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Re: Winter Solstice Webcasts at Newgrange and Maeshowe by coldrum on Tuesday, 18 December 2007
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Newgrange Winter Solstice Webcast

For the first time ever, the 2007 Winter Solstice illumination of the passage and chamber at Newgrange will be streamed live on the internet.

The webcast and an exhibition at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the re-discovery of the Winter Solstice Phenomenon at Newgrange by Professor O’Kelly in 1967.

The Winter Solstice event from inside the chamber at Newgrange will be broadcast on the mornings of Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd December 2007. If conditions are good the rising sun will illuminate the passage and chamber between 8:58am and 9:15am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
In addition to the webcast the Office of Public Works will be providing a live free to air broadcast of the event for anyone with a satellite dish. The event will be broadcast from 08.30am to 10.00am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) on December 21st and December 22nd at the following satellite frequency:

Satellite Atlantic Bird 3 at 8 degrees West
AB3 TxpKC06 ch.F
Downlink Frequency 11,192.5 MHz
Polarisation Vertical
Symbol Rate 6.666MSym/sec
FEC 7/8
Tandberg MPEG2 422 SD encoding
No Encryption
http://www.newgrange.com/webcast.htm

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Solstice2007/
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