Indigenous Australian Astronomy

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 11th May 2023 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

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. This talk 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.

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Speaker: Dr. Pete Kuzma

Dr Kuzma has been in Edinburgh for five years after completing studies at the Australian National University. No studying Galactic Archeology, focusing on 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.