Is Stonehenge Somehow Related to Eclipses?

Stonehenge has been shrouded in mystery for many years. People have always wondered about the ones who built the giant, mystic structure. Who were they? What were they doing? These are some of the questions that have been on the minds of scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. One popular theory is that Stonehenge was built by an ancient civilization as a type of advanced eclipse calculator.

The eclipse theory has been gaining in popularity for a few decades. Ever since scientists realized that the major stones on the structure are perfectly aligned to mark the equinox and solstice, studies started being conducted to see exactly what else could have been predicted by correctly using Stonehenge.Additional information can be found at http://retrorambling.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/stonehenge/. Knowing that more was needed for the precision required to measure an eclipse, experts began studying not just the stones, but what lay around them. The results were shocking.

Evidence of smaller holes around the structure meant for smaller wooden poles leads scientists to think that these objects were used to measure the moonrise in relation to the major stones on Stonehenge. These holes were originally discovered in the 1600s, but they weren’t believed to be related to eclipses then because within the holes, cremated remains were found. It wasn’t until the 20th century that Gerald Hawkins discovered that these actually can predict the conditions for an eclipse. While they can’t predict the actual event, even knowing the conditions for one is monumental.