Australian Indigenous Astronomy: 65,000 Years of Science
S3 Lecture Theatre 16 Rainforest Walk Monash University Clayton, VIC 3168Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people developed a number of practical ways to observe the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets to inform navigation, calendars, predict weather, and inform Law and social structure. This knowledge contains a significant scientific component, which is encoded in oral traditions and material culture. This talk will explore the many ways…