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Indigenous Australian Astronomy

Aboriginal people have strong connections to the land as the first peoples of Australia. They are also known as the first Astronomers, and through the oral tradition, they pass down stories and beliefs that govern their way of life. I will be sharing their stories and connections to the Great Southern Skies, and what is currently being done in Australia to promote indigenous astronomy to the public.

Speaker: Dr Pete Kuzma, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

Dr Kuzma has been in Edinburgh for five years after completing studies at the Australian National University. He is involved in the study of Galactic Archeology, focusing in star clusters through large surveys such as the Gaia Space Mission at the University of Edinburgh. Since arriving in Scotland he has developed a liking for whisky and enjoyed the fact Australia has been in Eurovision since arriving here.
7:30pm, £2 Visitors

Available via Zoom, tickets on-line (Eventbrite)
Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Swinton Bottom Club, Station Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, . S64 8AU
Thu 11 May 2023
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