Tolkien on Astronomy - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 12-27-2004, 01:57 PM

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

12-27-2004, 01:57 PM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	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 __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 12-27-2004 at 01:59 PM. Reason: to include link lol!