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Aboriginal Astronomy

Aboriginal Astronomy

The Fact Detectives
Sea. 3 Ep. 510 min
15 Jun 21
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In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the wonderful world of Aboriginal Astronomy! Australia's First Peoples have been studying the night sky for tens of thousands of years. Press play to find out all the cool facts about Aboriginal astronomy, including: What can the night sky teach us about the land, plants and animals? What do Aboriginal peoples see when they look at the stars? Do constellations always have stars in them? Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected] Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator  Hosts: Anika and Dexter  Producer: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound Design: Darcy Milne  Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.