The Solar Orientation of the Gothic Cathedrals of France

Amelia Carolina Sparavigna

International Journal of Sciences, 2014, vol. 3, issue 04, 6-11

Abstract: The orientation of the Gothic cathedrals of France can be easily discussed and investigated using the satellite maps. Except a few of them, these buildings have the apse facing the rising sun, according to a practice adopted during the medieval period.

Keywords: Sunrise amplitude; Solar azimuth; Archaeoastronomy; Gothic cathedrals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.484

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