The article highlights the exhibition 'Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky,' which showcases Indigenous astronomical knowledge from Australia and South Africa.Carlleen Dingo, a Yamaji-Wajarri artist, shares her childhood memories of observing the night sky and her ancestors' navigation through stars.
The exhibition, which has toured Africa and Europe, now returns to Australia, with Dingo's artwork traveling across the Indian Ocean to Africa and Europe.
The Murchison Radio-Astronomy Observatory (SKAO) in Wajarri country plays a key role in this collaboration, combining Indigenous storytelling with modern astronomy.
South African artist Junior Oliphant connects Khoisan and Wajarri traditions through celestial narratives, emphasizing shared cultural ties under the Milky Way.The article underscores the significance of Indigenous knowledge in astronomy, with experts like Dr.Jessica Dempsey noting how ancient stories about stars, such as the Seven Sisters, align with scientific discoveries.The exhibition bridges continents, celebrating the enduring connection between Indigenous communities and the cosmos.
Original title: Connected under the Milky Way: new exhibition shares Indigenous astronomical knowledge from Australia to South Africa
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