Ancient Skies

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the constellations in the night sky? Who first named them and where do they come from? Do all cultures see the sky the same way? In this six-week course on ‘ethnoastronomy’, you will learn about the stories and mythologies behind the constellations and how to identify some of them in the night sky.  Moreover, this course will focus on how Aboriginal Australians, The Norse cultures, Native Americans (First Nations) and others view the sky in addition to examining their cosmogonies, stories, legends and myths relating to their patterns in the sky.  This is the only ethnoastronomy course in the world that uses a planetarium to teach you more about the world’s cultural astronomy. Participants must be aged 16 or over. Bookings essential Important notes: Please arrive 10-15mins prior to session commencement to register and be seated comfortably. Parking in P6 carpark or along University Boulevard, is free of charge after 6pm weekdays. NO food or drink is permitted inside the Planetarium.