V.6 Astro-religion in Commagene

Crijns, Maurice

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“…This behavior is rationalized as follows: The neutral precursor (SnH 4 ) of the detected stannane ions never came into contact with a hot ion source surface. The decomposition rate of neutral stannane on metal surfaces is much higher than that of spontaneous decomposition and depends strongly on the surface temperature. , If a SnH 4 molecule were to impact on a hot surface, it would most likely decompose into the elements, and unlike hydrocarbons, it would not desorb back into the gas phase with additionally acquired internal energy. Under high vacuum conditions (about 1× 10 –6 mbar) within the ion source, there is limited availability of residual gas molecules (hydrogen, nitrogen, etc.)…”

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“…A method used to mitigate tin contamination or to reclean the optics is the etching of the tin by reactive hydrogen atoms resulting from the interaction of the high-energy EUV radiation with the H 2 matrix gas present. A heterogeneous chemical reaction cascade forms stannane, which may detach from the surface and become volatile. .25ex2ex normalH 2 ( g ) → λ 2 normalH ( g ) Sn ( s ) + 4 normalH ( ad ) → SnH 4 ( ad ) → SnH 4 ( g ) At standard temperature and pressure (STP), stannane is a colorless volatile and thermodynamically unstable gas that has a tendency to spontaneous, slow decomposition into the elements . The rate of decomposition is proportional to the temperature …”

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High-Resolution Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Stannane: Deconvolution of Superimposed Fragmentation Patterns

Rieger,

Benter,

Kersten

2024

J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom.

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In a pulsed laser plasma driven extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light, tin droplets undergo evaporation, eventually depositing on different surfaces. The removal of surface bound tin is commonly achieved with a hydrogen plasma, resulting in the formation of stannane (SnH 4 ). The mechanisms leading to the formation and decomposition of stannane remain incompletely understood. To analyze these mechanisms mass spectrometrically, a reference is crucial, necessitating a high-resolution and thoroughly characterized mass spectrum of stannane. In this paper, a high-resolution 70 eV electron ionization (EI) mass spectrum of stannane is presented. The mass spectrum comprises all ten natural isotopes of the stannane fragments generated through EI. Utilizing the custom analysis program RASP, the relative distribution of fragments is calculated from the isotopically superimposed mass signals, offering crucial insights into the occurring processes. Furthermore, the dependence of fragment formation on ion source pressure and temperature was determined.

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High-Resolution Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Stannane: Deconvolution of Superimposed Fragmentation Patterns

Rieger,

Benter,

Kersten

2024

J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom.

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“…The decrees, as well as the celestial configurations of the coronation dates are similar. Such configurations are rare: 'That this specific planetary configuration [read: Lion Horoscope] can be found in the era of Commagene and not in any other era over a period of 10,000 years is unique and statistically significant' (Crijns, 2014).…”

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“…he Nomos of Commagene is proclaimed by king Antiochus I (Dörner and Young, 1996;Crijns, 2014). The text is inscribed at the back of five colossal statues on top of Mt.…”

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The Rosetta Stone and the Nemrud Nomos: the discovery of significant textual and astronomical similarities

Crijns

2020

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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Commagene was an independent and wealthy kingdom in the east of present Turkey from ca. 160 to 20 BCE. A text referred to as Nomos (Dörner) describes the astro-religion of Commagene (Crijns). The text on the Egyptian Rosetta Stone describes the Ptolemaic astroreligion (Rosetta Stone Online Project). It is shown here that the Rosetta text is a precursor of the Nomos, based on textual and astronomical evidence. The coronation dates as mentioned in both texts display a similar configuration in the sky as substantiated by the configuration on the Lion Horoscope at the top of Mt. Nemrud. Not only the date can be calculated, but also the precise time. The time is determined by an annual phenomenon of the marker star Sirius and Regulus, respectively. The latter has been overseen by scholars and underlines the importance of having at least a basic understanding of archaeoastronomy. These unnoticed similarities indicate that the astro-religions of the Middle East are not stand alone cults. The significant similarities point at a shared heritage i.e., a star cult dating maybe as far back as the era of the Fertile Crescent at the dawn of mankind.

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Celestial Inclinations

Lewis

2023

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Celestial Inclinations: A Life of Augustus provides a new perspective on the life and career of the first Roman emperor, Augustus (63 b.c.–a.d. 14) and presents the case that Augustus used his knowledge of the celestial sphere in various ways to confirm for himself and convey to others that the heavens supported his activities on Earth and his inevitable greatness. The book is based on fresh assessments of relevant ancient historical, literary, astronomical, astrological, and artistic sources for the years prior to and during the life of Augustus. The book combines these sources with astronomical sky maps and astrological diagrams to offer fresh interpretations of critical events in the life of Augustus at a time when the celestial sphere had come to play an important cultural and political role. Topics include the birth and death of Augustus; the identification of the celestial object that appeared at the ludi in honor of Caesar in 44 b.c.; the Battle of Actium; the iconography of the Tellus Relief Panel on the Ara Pacis Augustae; the Ludi Saeculares; Augustus’ major building projects in Rome; and Augustus’ interactions with major historical figures of the period, such as Cicero, Caesar, Agrippa, Antonius, and Tiberius.

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V.6 Astro-religion in Commagene

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High-Resolution Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Stannane: Deconvolution of Superimposed Fragmentation Patterns

High-Resolution Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry of Stannane: Deconvolution of Superimposed Fragmentation Patterns

The Rosetta Stone and the Nemrud Nomos: the discovery of significant textual and astronomical similarities

Celestial Inclinations

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