The Night Skies of Ancient Japan
Event details
28 September 2024, 7pm
Session duration: 60mins
Cost: $25 per person
Astronomy Lecturer: Paul Curnow
Recommended age*: 16+ years
28 September 2024
In the history of Japan, astronomy played an important part of their cosmography. Like many cultures, some Japanese gods were said to live in the sky. Japan is made up of many different islands and regions, so names for celestial objects can vary widely depending on the area. In this talk I will introduce to Japan and how the Ancient Japanese believe the cosmos came into existence. I will show you the known Japanese constellations, and you will be able to see how their view of the night sky differed to the western view of the stars above.
*This event is for audiences 16 years and above.
