In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the wonderful world of Aboriginal Astronomy! Australia's First Peoples have been studying the night sky for tens of thousands of years.

Press play to find out all the cool facts about Aboriginal astronomy, including: What can the night sky teach us about the land, plants and animals? What do Aboriginal peoples see when they look at the stars? Do constellations always have stars in them?

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Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator 

Hosts: Anika and Dexter 

Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 

Sound Design: Darcy Milne 

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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