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25.01.2022 The "falling stars" hold a significant place in the traditions of Indigenous cultures around the world, including Australia. From meteors, fireballs, and airbursts to meteorites, tektites, and impact craters, these objects and events are described in story, song, dance, and material culture. From the famous Tunguska explosion of 1908 to the ancient impact that formed the Henbury craters, many events were witnessed by Indigenous people and incorporated into their oral traditio...ns - some leading scientists to previously unknown impact sites and meteorite finds. Indigenous Knowledges senior lecturer Dr Tyson Yunkaporta (Deakin University) and cultural astronomer A/Prof Duane Hamacher (The University of Melbourne) take us on a journey to impact sites and meteorite finds across the globe. See first release video of traditional cultural dances relating to fireballs (as permitted by traditional elders) and gain insights to the cultural and spiritual role of sky events in Indigenous Australian traditions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this presentation may contain the images and voices of deceased persons. Filmed by Robert Cross. Interview by Mike Flattley. Produced by the Royal Society of Victoria with support from the Inspiring Australia program. Brief digest available at https://youtu.be/j7cQpV5B6e0

25.01.2022 Watch the The University of Melbourne webinar "Cosmic Creatures - Animals in Aboriginal Astronomy" with Yorta Yorta ecologist Jessie Ferrari and cultural astronomer A/Prof Duane Hamacher.

25.01.2022 Wardaman elder Uncle Bill Yidumduma Harney was chuffed to bits about having an asteroid named after him

25.01.2022 Grab the latest issue (#88) of COSMOS Magazine and read about Australian Indigenous Astronomy with Wirangu man and The University of Adelaide physics student Peter Reeve and A/Prof Duane Hamacher at the University of Melbourne.

22.01.2022 "Coins and Constellations" in 94.7 The Pulse Radio interview. The Emu in the Sky is one of Australia’s most famous dark constellations, holding special meaning for Aboriginal Australians, and now it is being commemorated by the Royal Australian Mint. Associate Professor Duane Hamacher spoke to the program about the significance of the constellation to Aboriginal people. https://mitchellsfrontpage.com/coins-and-constellations/

21.01.2022 The second coin from the Royal Australian Mint in the Indigenous Astronomy series is now out! "Nyarluwarri - The Seven Sisters" from the Wajarri-Yamatji people in the Murchison region of Western Australia. It features art from Christine Jugarnu Collard.

21.01.2022 Are you an undergraduate student interested in a paid Summer Vacation Scholar program to research Cultural Astronomy, Australian Indigenous Astronomy, or Dark Sky Studies in the School of Physics at the The University of Melbourne? Join us this summer as a Laby Research Scholar! Applications open 6 Oct and close 2 Nov and are competitive. Projects commence in Jan/Feb 2021.... Students with backgrounds in physics and astronomy are encouraged, but those pursuing degrees in non-physics areas relevant to their project are also eligible to apply. Indigenous students are especially encouraged to apply! If you are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in cultural astronomy and dark sky studies, this is ideal for you! Email me for projects, or bring your own! ([email protected]) https://physics.unimelb.edu.au//laby-research-scholars-pro

21.01.2022 With one week to go before the start of Semester 1, remember that you can still enrol in "Indigenous Astronomy" (PHYC10010) at the The University of Melbourne! It is a breadth subject, so it's available to a wide range of students across degree programs and even from other universities! We are looking forward to an array of fantastic guest lecturers, topics, and activities, kicked off by our very own Professor Marcia Langton. PS: If the system will not let you enrol, please f...ill out and submit a "Variation of Enrolment" form, which can be found on the uni website. https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2021/subjects/phyc10010

20.01.2022 Exciting write up by SpaceAustralia.com about the new The University of Melbourne subject on Indigenous Astronomy! Enrolments for the new 1st Year Breadth subject are still open. The following guest lecturers are confirmed for the subject: Professor Marcia Langton AO, a Yiman woman, author of 'Welcome to Country', Associate Provost, and Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne.... Dr Tyson Yunkaporta, an Apalech man, author of 'Sand Talk', and Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Knowledge at Deakin University in Melbourne. Dr Lynne Kelly, a scholar, memory expert, author of 'Memory Code' and 'Memory Craft', two-time Australian Senior Memory Champion, and Honorary Fellow at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Dr Jarita Holbrook, an African-American astrophysicist, filmmaker, expert on African cultural astronomy and celestial navigation, and Marie Skodowska-Curie Fellow at the The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Uncle Jimmy Smith, a Wiradjuri elder, educator, and Cultural Heritage Officer at the University of Sydney. Dr Robert Fuller, a cultural astronomer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney working with Saltwater communities on the New South Wales coastline to record their star knowledge and Songlines. Professor Rangi Matamua, a Maori scholar, traditional astronomy expert, and author of 'Matariki: the Star of the Year', who is now working to make Matariki a national holiday in Aotearoa/New Zealand. John Paul Fischbach (EagleHeart), a Secwépemc man from western Canada, theatre director, therapeutic healer, and CEO of Auspicious Arts Incubator in Melbourne. Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson, a Senior Euahlayi Law Man, elder, scholar, activist, co-founder of the original Tent Embassy, and Lawyer from Goodooga, NSW. Dr Annette S. Lee, a Lakota woman, artist, and astrophysicist whose communities are L(D)akota and Ojibwe, who works as the Director of 'Native Skywatchers' and is Associate Professor of Astronomy & Physics at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, USA. Bridget Kelly, a PhD candidate in Psychology at The University of Melbourne studying why cultures across the world see patterns and narratives in the stars in such remarkably similar ways. A/Prof Duane Hamacher, a cultural astronomer in the School of Physics at The University of Melbourne, is the subject developer, coordinator, and lecturer. https://spaceaustralia.com//indigenous-astronomy-101-comin

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14.01.2022 The Emu in the Sky is one of Australia’s most famous dark constellations, holding special meaning for Aboriginal Australians. Now, it is being commemorated by the Royal Australian Mint.

13.01.2022 The New Moon this month marks the start of the Lunar New Year and reminds us of how important our orbiting neighbour is to us. It’s a relationship long describe...d by many cultures across the globe, particularly with its links to tides and weather. In the Torres Strait it was a crucially important element in helping the islanders win a legal battle for sea rights. See more

13.01.2022 Since we in Oz can't share news, I'll just post my set of Taylor Swift dresses that look like classic physics textbooks.

11.01.2022 Free online lecture next Wednesday afternoon (Melbourne time). Register to (virtually) join us!

10.01.2022 New article on the commemorative coins featuring Aboriginal Astronomy.

10.01.2022 Lots of new job opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at The Conversation and the University of Melbourne! The Conversation: Commissioning Editor, Indigenous & Public Policy https://jobs.theconversation.com//42964452-commissioning-e... UniMelb: Project Officer in the Indigenous Knowledge Institute https://jobs.theconversation.com//46891658-project-officer UniMelb: Lecturer in Indigenous Arts and Cultures https://jobs.theconversation.com//45953203-tutor-lecturer- UniMelb: Associate Lecturer in Biosciences (2 positions) https://jobs.theconversation.com//46946298-associate-lectu

10.01.2022 5 asteroids named in honour of Indigenous Australians for significant contribution to Aboriginal astronomy

10.01.2022 The Sophia Centre at the University of Wales-Trinity Saint David and the Journal of Skyscape Archaeology invite you to attend a series of six virtual presentati...on sessions on different aspects of cultural astronomy, ranging from archaeoastronomy, Indigenous astronomy, and astronomical heritage. Each session will be 2 hours on Zoom and will feature 2 guest speakers. The cost is 10 per session or 50 for all six sessions. Dates (note the time zone!) Tuesday 13 Oct, 2020, Time 4-6 pm BST Tuesday 10 Nov, 2020, Time 4-6 pm GMT Tuesday 8 Dec 2020, Time 4-6 pm GMT Tuesday 12 Jan, 2021, Time 4-6 pm GMT Friday 12 Feb, 2021, Time 4-6 pm GMT Friday 12 Jan, 2021, Time 4-6 pm GMT http://sophia-project.net//skyscape-lectures-oct2020-mar20

08.01.2022 Big shout-out to Irma Valladares from UNAH Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, who has been managing Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage's social media and doing an absolutely amazing job of it! She has been doing it in-kind and has blown us all away with her great ideas, engaging designs, and regular posts for nearly 2 years. Thank you so much, Irma! We owe you a LOT of gratitude www.jahh.org

07.01.2022 Video of a really fun ASV panel discussion on astronomy - discussing everything from dark matter to ethics to Indigenous astronomy to planetary mining to astrophotography!

06.01.2022 Excellent radio interview today with Jessie Ferrari - a Yorta Yorta ecology student at the University of Melbourne. Jessie completed a Summer Scholar research program in the School of Physics with A/Prof Duane Hamacher, funded by the Laby Foundation. Their project examines the link between animal behaviour and star positions in Victorian Aboriginal Astronomy.

03.01.2022 The Wathaurung / Wadawurrung people did not die out in the 1800s. They remain a strong people and culture!

03.01.2022 This fantastic Catalyst episode on asteroids can be viewed here for free. It features lots of great footage and discussions. In particular, I'm greatly pleased they included a segment on Tnorala (Gosses Bluff crater) consistently using the proper Arrernte name. It's also great to see Craig O'Neill and Tamara Davis learning the Aboriginal perspective of the place from the Malbunka family, the Traditional Custodians of Tnorala. This is proper science journalism. Well done!

02.01.2022 Important Info: Any University of Melbourne student who is not starting their degree for the first time in 2021 must compete a Variation of Enrolment form to enrol in the new breadth subject "PHYC10010: Indigenous Astronomy". If you try to enrol and it doesn't let you, simply go to this page, click on "Enrolment Variation" and complete the form. https://students.unimelb.edu.au/.../administration-forms