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Friday Talk: Exploring the Night Sky with Dr Noel Nannup (expired event)

Events Sep 20

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Crawley, WA 6009
(08) 6488 3707

Description

Join respected Noongar Elder Dr Noel Nannup OAM as he shares some of the stories about the night sky from an Aboriginal perspective.

Together with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), Dr Nannup will illustrate the stories using a Stellarium app that features the night sky.


Dr Noel Nannup is a noted storyteller, cultural guide, instructor and mentor. His career has been dedicated to educating young Western Australians about the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal people and their lands; and, throughout that process, he has played an active and leading role in reconciliation.


UWA Campus Partner: International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)

 

Image: Installation view, Astrophotography: Revealing the Night Sky and Deep Space, Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, March 2019. Photograph by Lyle Branson.

Details

Event date: Sep 20

Ticket Price Information: Free

Time(s): 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Art Exhibitions: Aboriginal, Historical, Other Visual Arts

Other: Lectures & Talking

Location

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Crawley, WA 6009

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