Thousands of satellites are polluting Australian skies, and threatening ancient Indigenous astronomy practices
- Written by Karlie Noon, Astronomer, Australian National University
ShutterstockSince time immemorial, Indigenous peoples worldwide have observed, tracked and memorised all the visible objects in the night sky.
This ancient star knowledge was meticulously ingrained with practical knowledge of the land, sky, waters, community and the Dreaming — and passed down through generations.
One of the most well-known and...
