Associate Professor Duane Hamacher
ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D, School of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne
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Sciences & Technology
Sky fireballs and a shark in the stars: Indigenous art and astronomy
Meriam elder Uncle Segar Passi shares his knowledge of weather, wildlife, sea, land and sky and how they influence his artwork, now featured on a new commemorative coin
Sciences & Technology
Coins and constellations
The Emu in the Sky is one of Australia’s most famous dark constellations, holding special meaning for Aboriginal Australians. Now, it is being commemorated by the Royal Australian Mint
Health & Medicine
The meaning in our stars
Throughout time, humankind has looked to the stars and recounted the meaning they see. We know this is true of many cultures, in many places. But time and place have influenced those narratives and how they were passed on.
Sciences & Technology
Podcast
Indigenous astronomy
After moving from the US to study in Australia, astrophysicist Associate Professor Duane Hamacher now works to increase Indigenous representation in the astronomical and space sciences