NOTES FROM THE SPOT
I visited this formation when it was a few weeks old. It was still in perfect condition with very well defined perimeters. It had been raining for some time and the atmosphere was somewhat gloomy. Visiting this crop circle made me feel better, there was something quite light and joyful about it. Walking between the crescents and triangles was like being inside a maze.
GEOMETRY
As you can see from the photo and diagram, the geometry of this formation is clearly based on number three: The star is made of three equilateral triangles, there are six crescents. It can be seen as made of three elements; the large circle encompassing everything else, the nine-pointed star and the torus-like crescent part in the middle.
Most obvious numbers: 1, 3, 6 and 9
Number of visible elements: 16 (1 large circle, 9 triangles, 6 crescents)
This diagram shows the underlying structure of the formation. It is basically very simple, considering the apparent charm of the finished pattern.
The 12 circles defining the crescents are centered along the small circle's edge in the middle. Its diameter is half of the crescent circles. Their diameters is approximately one third of the large circle.
Number of circles used: 14 (2+6x2)
Number of lines used: 9 (3x3)
If I try to think about the movement in this formation, it would be clockwise rotation and perhaps growth from inside out, which is typical. Thinking about the logical order of construction, it could be either from the outer circle towards the middle or vice versa. For example:
1. Create one small circle.
2. Add 12 circles symmetrically around it.
3. Add 3 equilateral triangles symmetrically around these circles.
4. Enclose all inside a large circle.
5. Lay down the crop inside specific segments defined by the circles and lines.
However, if we think that the crescents are defined by intact energy circles (I believe the circles and paths are laid down as an invisible energy pattern before actually laying down the formation), each of them is split by several lines, parts of the other circles. It is possible that only the semicircles needed for the crescents are "active" or only one pair of circles is cast down at a time and the crop in the intersecting area is laid down immediately.
- Martin Keitel, 2000 |
