I am only a very novice amateur astronomer but I am sure you will find this article as interesting as I did when the link was given to me - I made a reference to Tolkien's attempt for accuracy in this matter (no Orion visible in Scotland in June as in a certain other work...  for example).
So taking on board your initial comment - I think you may be being a little harsh
http://www.physics.ccsu.edu/Larsen/a..._of_middle.htm
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Last edited by Mithalwen; 12-27-2004 at 01:59 PM.
Reason: to include link lol!
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