Astronomy: Sky Country

Karlie Noon and Krystal De Napoli explore the connections between First Nations environmental and cultural practices and the behaviour of the stars.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the oldest scientists in human history. In 'Astronomy: Sky Country', the land is seen as as a reflection of the sky and the sky a reflection of the land. Sophisticated astronomical expertise, embedded within the Dreamtime and Songlines, is interwoven into a deep understanding of weather patterns and seasonal shifts that are integral to knowledges of time, food availability, and ceremony. 

The authors consider what must be done to sustain our dark skies, and the information they hold, into the future.

Pages: 208, Paperback

Published: 2022