The Solstice Project studies the rich astronomical heritage of the ancient Chaco culture in the American Southwest. Founded in 1978 by Anna Sofaer, our non-profit organization publishes research and produces award-winning films that document the Chaco culture’s scientific achievements.
See December 2023 Annual Letter
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Read the article from May 2023, Santa Fe Magazine, “Inscrutable Chaco”
| LINK TO ARTICLE |
Update on the Chaco Solstice Project
Presented by Anna Sofaer and Rich Friedman to the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society last month, on YouTube. (Note: A few portions of the recording are hard to hear due to poor audio quality.)
| LINK TO YOUTUBE |
See December 2022 Annual Letter
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Watch Anna Sofaer in “The Vast Expanse of Chaco Culture” on ¡COLORES! Jan 15th at 4pm MST
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Brian Vallo, Governor of Acoma Pueblo, took critical steps to protect Chaco Canyon.
Chaco Astronomy
Book by Anna Sofaer of Solstice Project research
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon
Award winning film by Anna Sofaer,
Narrated by Robert Redford
The LiDAR Project
Aerial Laser scanning reveals cosmographic Chaco roads
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The Sun Dagger Explorer Model
An interactive model at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History invites exploration of the site’s solar and lunar light effects