The Power of Stars

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Focusing on the interplay between culture and astronomy, this updated edition explores diverse sky mythology and architectural responses to the night sky across various civilizations. It features expanded sections on South Asian and Southeast Asian archaeoastronomy, enhanced with original photography and insights into temple alignments. The book also delves into Pueblo skywatching practices and updates the "Archaeoastronomy of Skyscrapers" section with new interpretations from Asia. It connects ancient beliefs with contemporary discoveries in cosmology, offering a comprehensive view of humanity's relationship with the cosmos.