Dr. Frank Prendergast
Archaeo-astronomer
Renowned Archaeologist
If you ever needed an authority on how mankind observed the heavens and stars 6000 years ago, and why they observed them, then Frank is your only man!
A renowned published archaeologist and archaeo-astronomer, Frank has been studying the ancient past and our relationship with the night sky his whole life. Widely published and recognised as one of the foremost authorities on Neolithic peoples living at Brú na Bóinne and their activities there in connection with celestial events, Dr. Prendergast gives us a clear insight into what kind of astronomer ancient man would have been 6000 years ago.
"Ancient-cosmology, is a great word: The same, questions are asked! Where are we? Where have we come from? Where are we going? What's our place in the universe? And, what's out there?"
Dr. Frank Prendergast.
Frank giving a talk for the Irish Astronomical Association
Throughout his time as a professor of archaeology and astronomer, Frank has given numerous talks on the importance of places like Knowth, Dowth and Newgrange where astronomy and the potential markers left behind by ancient man to tell us that story!
You can find many of Frank's papers and books online.
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