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Stories from the Sky: Astronomy in Indigenous Knowledge
Duane W. Hamacher
Indigenous Australian practices, developed and honed over thousands of years, weave science with storytelling. In this Indigenous science series, we'll look at different aspects of…
A shark in the stars: astronomy and culture in the Torres Strait
Duane W. Hamacher
Technology has, without doubt, expanded our understanding of space. The Voyager 1 space probe is on the brink of leaving our solar system. Massive telescopes have discovered blasts…
Comet and Meteorite Traditions of Aboriginal Australians
Duane W. Hamacher
Of the hundreds of distinct Aboriginal cultures of Australia, many have oral traditions rich in descriptions and explanations of comets, meteors, meteorites, airbursts, impact even…
Recorded Accounts of Meteoritic Events in the Oral Traditions of Indigenous Australians
Duane W. Hamacher
Descriptions of natural events, such as fireballs and meteorite impacts, are found within Indigenous Australian oral traditions. Studies of oral traditions demonstrate that they ex…
Obituary: Dr Dianne Johnson (1947-2012)
Duane W. Hamacher
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Dr Dianne Johnson in May 2012. Dr Johnson was a pivotal and important figure in the field of Australian cultural astronomy and…
Are Supernovae Recorded in Indigenous Astronomical Traditions?
Duane W. Hamacher
Novae and supernovae are rare astronomical events that would have had an influence on the sky-watching peoples who witnessed them. Although several bright novae/supernovae have bee…