Topic 2

Indigenous Australians Constellations 

From: First Peoples of Australia Astronomy - Scienceworks (museumsvictoria.com.au)

Congratulations for completing topic 1, fellow astronauts. 

The second step on our space mission is to learn about astronomy for First Peoples of Australia.

The learning intention for this activity is for you to note the similarities and differences between European astronomy and First People of Australia astronomy. Also taking note of the constellations of the Boorong People.

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Note the following:

What is similar between European and First People of Australia Astronomy?  

What are the differences between European and First People of Australia Astronomy? 

What are 3 constellations of the Boorong People? 

To most First People's, what part of the night sky was seen as a woman?

Activity: Using your notes from the website. Please fill in the Venn diagram below for the similarities and differences in astronomy between European and First People of Australia.

Venn diagram:  

 

First Peoples astronomy by Natasha Leslie