First Knowledges: Astronomy: Sky Country

First Knowledges Astronomy: Sky Country by Karlie Noon & Krystal De Napoli

Explore the ancient scientific legacy of the world’s oldest living culture with Astronomy: Sky Country. This book bridges the gap between traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western astrophysics, revealing how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have used the stars for over 65,000 years.

Product Highlights

Dual Perspectives: Authors Karlie Noon and Krystal De Napoli—both respected Indigenous astronomers—interweave their personal journeys and Western scientific training with the profound cultural knowledge of their ancestors

Sky-Land Connection: Discover a cosmology where the land reflects the sky and the sky reflects the land, with astronomical expertise embedded within the Dreaming

Practical Wisdom: Learn how celestial observations are used for navigation, seasonal tracking, and predicting food availability, weather patterns, and ceremony times

Conservation Advocacy: Addresses the modern challenge of light pollution and the urgent need to sustain dark skies to preserve this ancient information for future generations

Award Winning Book: Winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2023, this book is a vital resource for anyone interested in the intersection of science, culture, and history. It is written for a general audience but carries the authority needed for scholarly and educational reference

Technical Specifications

Authors: Karlie Noon and Krystal De Napoli

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Australia

Format: Paperback

Page Count: 211 pages

Dimensions: Approximately 19.6cm x 13cm x 1.7cm