Supernova Observations of Aboriginal Australians
3 Dec 2021

Supernova Observations of Aboriginal Australians

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Aboriginal observations of new stars appearing in the sky are leading to new approaches in astrophysics research, write Pete Swanton and Duane Hamacher. Learn how astrophysicists work with Aboriginal elders to describe thousands of years of celestial events in this … Continued
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
Incredible image of galactic centre discovers a supernova likely seen by Indigenous Australians
21 Nov 2019

Incredible image of galactic centre discovers a supernova likely seen by Indigenous Australians

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The explosive death of a star discovered within a stunning image of the centre of the galaxy could have been visible to Indigenous Australian stargazers less than 9,000 years ago. Suitable for delivery alongside the year 7 and 10 Earth … Continued