Teen discovers link between stars and Mayan temples?

[Brian G Turner]

This is a somewhat extraordinary story - but unfortunately there are no details as to which stars and temples he aligned, which makes it hard to look into it. Either way, is now being echoed around the net:
Star pupil finds lost Mayan city by studying ancient charts of the night sky from his bedroom

 

[Wruter]

So we can't even find or get to a city on our own planet but people are talking about going to Mars?

Sheesh.

 

[tinkerdan]

There is a picture of him holding a chart in this article and that may or may not be helpful.
Boy discovers Mayan City hidden in jungle by studying constellations

Since it's likely based on older Mayan charts that existed when they built the cities.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Apparently it could also be a field of marijuana.

 

[Vertigo]

Apparently it could also be a field of marijuana.

I must admit the satellite pictures I've seen so far are a long way from convincing me I'm looking at the remains of a city.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Can't remember where I saw the marijuana thing. I think it was the Guardian - so it must be true.

 

[Vertigo]

Can't remember where I saw the marijuana thing. I think it was the Guardian - so it must be true.

I thought the only paper we're expected to believe without question was the Express!

 

[Ursa major]

I thought the only paper we're expected to believe without question was the Express!

I suppose they didn't want to mention the marijuana in case it adversely affected house prices....

 

[Stephen Palmer]

The importance of peer review…

 

[Vertigo]

The importance of peer review…

A shame, but that does seem much more likely.