Indigenous Australian Astronomy

Indigenous Australian astronomy reflects thousands of years of cultural knowledge, using stars, planets, and celestial events to guide navigation, seasons, and storytelling. These astronomy traditions are embedded in their Dreamtime stories, linking celestial patterns to earth-based practices and moral lessons. For example, the position of the Pleiades star cluster indicates seasonal changes, while certain stars mark hunting or ceremonial times. This knowledge is a sophisticated understanding of the night sky, passed down orally through generations, demonstrating a profound connection between Indigenous cultures and the cosmos.