Aboriginal astronomy focuses on the Milky Way and often incorporates the dark patches between stars. The Emu in the Sky, a story common to many Aboriginal groups, is an example of this — its ...

which rests on the head of the emu. But good luck if you are in a big city. Light pollution is making city astronomy, especially of the dark spaces, almost impossible. The over-lighting of our ...

Astronomy is the study of celestial objects ... As Aunty Joanne explains, the Emu in the Sky, or the Dark Emu, is a well-known constellation that is outlined by the dark areas in the Milky Way.

Images: Barnaby Noris. Ray and Cilla Norris’s publication Emu dreaming: An introduction to Australian Aboriginal Astronomy became the message stick to a new generation of teachers, who are now ...

One of the most well-known and celebrated Aboriginal constellations is the Emu in the Sky ... So multi-wave astronomy, and different species of animals, are still at risk. We’ll need more ...

They feature artworks from Wiradjuri (NSW) and Yamaji (WA) artists that represent two of the most famous features in Aboriginal astronomy: the great Emu in the Sky and the Seven Sisters.

In astronomy, technical terminology is used to describe specific ideas in efficient ways that are easily understandable amongst professional astronomers. However, this same terminology can also become ...

Two major astronomy research programs, called EMU and PEGASUS, have joined forces to resolve one of the mysteries of our Milky Way: where are all the supernova remnants?

Australian researchers are continuing to investigate the medicinal properties of emu oil - traditionally used by Aboriginal people to heal wounds and reduce pain - after initial results showed ...

Two major astronomy research programs, called EMU and PEGASUS, have joined forces to resolve one of the mysteries of our Milky Way: where are all the supernova remnants? A supernova remnant is an ...

Two major astronomy research programs, called EMU and PEGASUS, have joined forces to resolve one of the mysteries of our Milky Way: where are all the supernova remnants? A supernova remnant is an ...

"They can learn about astronomy in the planetarium and then go to the observatory to see the real thing." The facility also will make it worth the trip for EMU students who want to teach astronomy.