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The first astronomers : how indigenous elders read the stars

by Duane Hamacher, Ghillar Michael Anderson, John Barsa, David Bosun, Ron Day, Segar Passi, Alo Tapim

This work explores the astronomical knowledge of First Peoples, examining how Indigenous science connects the land and the sky. It details how oral traditions and star observations inform seasonal forecasting and provide insights into the natural world.

Accession 20280 ISBN 9781760877200 Publisher Allen & Unwin
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