FREE!

Join us for an inspiring night under the stars as we explore Sky Country with Dustin Bradford through guided telescope viewing and sky observation using The Indigenous Astronomy Star Wheel star wheel (available to purchase from Gloucester Gallery and MidTown Gallery $40)

This project is supported by the MidCoast Community and Cultural Development Program

The Indigenous Astronomy Star Wheel is the result of collaboration between Indigenous Elder Gapingaru Naputa of the Woorabinda Birregubba People and non-Indigenous astronomer Gordon Patston. It was first published to celebrate NAIDOC Week in 1996. (available to purchase from Gloucester Gallery and MidTown Gallery $40)

Features

• A map of the night sky featuring Sky Figures as perceived by a range of Indigenous Nations across Australia. The wheel turns to be set at any time or date.

• Recordings of Indigenous Knowledges for each month told by Gapingaru Naputa

• Text of the Indigenous stories for each month

• Glow in the dark to help night-time observation

24 and 26 June from sunset

Location will be near Gloucester Gallery

Gloucester Gallery and MidTown Gallery will be open while the stargazing is happening.

Bookings preferred though not essential: (If the the event is cancelled you will be notified by email)