Julia Augusta Taurinorum, an archaeoastronomical reload
Popular Physics
2019-10-22 v3
Abstract
Discussion of an astronomical orientation of Turin as Julia Augusta Taurinorum, based on the results previously given in 2012 and available at arXiv:1206.6062, and here refined according to the local natural horizon, the refraction of atmosphere, and the use of software Stellarium. Besides the evaluation of a possible astronomical orientation, the use of the azimuth of Via Garibaldi, which is corresponding to the Roman decumanus, shows that the town is following the geometrical rules of Roman varatio.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1901.00371,
title = {Julia Augusta Taurinorum, an archaeoastronomical reload},
author = {Amelia Carolina Sparavigna},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.00371},
year = {2019}
}
Comments
Revised the analysis, using Stellarium and adding refraction of atmosphere. Discussion on grid angles and azimuths added