Shooting stars aren’t stars at all — they’re tiny pieces of rock burning in our atmosphere! Many people mistake them for stars falling from the sky. But these meteors are actually cosmic dust blazing across the heavens. Open Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM. #StonehengeAotearoa #MeteorFacts

Did you know ancient Polynesians could navigate thousands of kilometres without maps or compasses? They used stars like Achenar and the Southern Cross as celestial signposts, guiding them across the vast Pacific with incredible precision. Visit us Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM.

What if the night sky was the world’s oldest memory palace?.Cultures across the world used constellations as storytelling frameworks — embedding maps, histories, and seasonal reminders in the stars. Visit us Wed to Sun, 10 AM to 4 PM. #ConstellationLore #AncientMemorySystems

Astrology or astronomy? The zodiac started as an astronomical tracking system long before it became a horoscope column. ♐🌌.Babylonian and Greek astronomers used the 12 zodiac constellations to track the Sun’s movement across the year. #ZodiacOrigins #StarStories

Did you know Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also have rings? Saturn just steals the spotlight because its are the biggest! Ancient astronomers could only see Saturn’s glow — but now, modern tools reveal the hidden beauty of these distant worlds. #PlanetFacts #StonehengeAotearoa

Ever noticed the moon looks huge when it’s rising or setting? It's not actually bigger — it's a trick of your brain! This "moon illusion" has fascinated skywatchers for thousands of years — ancient cultures even built monuments to align with it. #MoonIllusion #StonehengeAotearoa

Ancient incense clocks let you smell the passage of time — how cool is that?.Used in East Asia, these aromatic timekeepers burned special incense that released scent markers to track hours. We’re open Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM!.#StonehengeAotearoa #IncenseClocks #SkyAndTime

Did you know the ancient Egyptians used obelisks as sundials?.As the sun moved across the sky, the obelisk’s shadow marked the time like a giant cosmic clock. Stonehenge Aotearoa is aligned with celestial events too — come learn how ancient minds measured the heavens & the hours.

What’s a clepsydra? It’s how ancient civilizations kept time using water!.These early water clocks worked day or night, rain or shine — a clever fix for sundial limits. Step into a world where astronomy wasn’t just for stargazing — it was a way of life. #Clepsydra #AncientTech

Imagine using the stars and shadows to know when to plant crops or host a ceremony. Long before apps and alarms, people used sundials, obelisks, and star maps to track time and seasons. Plan your visit Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM. Let the sky be your guide. #StonehengeAotearoa

The night sky is filling up — and it's affecting more than stargazing.From satellites to city lights, the brightness of the sky can disorient animals who depend on the stars to move, migrate, and survive. We're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM. #StonehengeAotearoa

Before digital clocks, we burned candles to tell time — literally! In ancient China and Japan, people measured hours by how long incense or candles took to burn. At Stonehenge Aotearoa, we explore how the cosmos and creativity helped shape timekeeping through the ages. Curious?

To animals, a satellite might look like a star — and that’s a problem. Birds, moths, and beetles navigate by starlight, but today’s sky is full of moving lights that throw off their direction. Explore these sky stories with us. Open Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM. #NightSkyWisdom

Did you know the first clocks worked with water, not gears?.Ancient water clocks, or clepsydras, could measure time even when the sun wasn’t shining. Smart, right? Explore the past (and cosmos!) at Stonehenge Aotearoa. Open Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM.#AncientAstronomy #WaterClock

Sea turtles use the moon to find the sea… but satellites can send them the wrong way. Reflected light from satellites and buildings can confuse turtle hatchlings, drawing them inland instead of to the ocean. Ancient people studied the skies to survive — and so do many animals.

What did ancient people use to tell time? Not watches — but the sun and shadows!.From sundials in Egypt to towering obelisks that tracked time with their shadows, early humans watched the sky to mark their days. #AncientTimekeeping #StonehengeAotearoa #Sundials #AstronomyHistory

Even dung beetles are losing their way. thanks to satellites. These little insects use the Milky Way to roll dung in straight lines — but artificial light and satellites can send them off course. Our night sky isn’t just for stargazing — it’s a lifeline for the natural world.

What happens when we fill the night sky with satellites?.From sea turtle hatchlings to migrating birds, animals that once used stars for navigation now face confusion from satellite glare. Open Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM.#StonehengeAotearoa #StarDisruption #CelestialWildlife

Migrating birds have flown by the stars for millennia — but now, there’s a problem. Bright satellites moving across the sky can confuse birds mid-flight, making their legendary navigation less accurate. Plan your visit Wed–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM. #AnimalAstronomy #StonehengeAotearoa

Did you know some animals rely on the stars to navigate. and satellites might be throwing them off? Birds, seals, and even beetles use the stars to travel — but artificial lights and satellites in low Earth orbit can disrupt their natural guidance systems. #StonehengeAotearoa