Sky Stories at Lanyon Homestead | First Nations Astronomy
![Lanyon Homestead at Night, photo by Myles Roberts of twothirtyfive Lanyon Homestead under a starlit sky. White gate visible in foreground.](/Atdw/Products/Events/sky-stories-at-lanyon-homestead-first-nations-astronomy/83020/image-thumb__83020__Product/66c2860dc507395a5d9f05bf.jpg)
Overview
Gather around the embers of a fire and enjoy a hot chocolate and damper while you listen to stories about the night sky by First Nations astronomer, Peter Swanton.
Learn how to read the sky with different eyes, discovering how the stars guide First Nations people at night, herald the changes of season and contribute to ancient cultural practices.
There will also be a chance to see the stars through telescopes and hear how scientific study is helping to preserve this cultural knowledge.
Suitable for children ages five and up.
Dates
14 Sep – 12 Oct 2024- Cafe
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Public Toilet
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Contacts
When
Next on 14 Sep 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where
Price
Adult
$51.75Child
$41.5Family2x Adult
2x Child
$166