16 November 2026 - 16 November 2026
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bishop's Dining Hall, University College, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW
Free
IAS Fellows' Public Lecture by Dr Jarita Holbrook (University of Edinburgh)
Credit: Jarita Holbrook during a visit to !Khwa Ttu - the cultural park of the San people in the Western Cape, South Africa. The panel on the right tells the folktale of the Hare and the moon.
Abstract
Astronomy is a popular science because of the accessibility of the night sky, even under light polluted urban conditions a few very bright stars are still visible to enjoy. Cultural Astronomy includes studies of Indigenous cultures and their sky watching, connecting archaeological remains to celestial knowledge and artistic rendering of the sky among many other sky related topics. This lecture focuses on Africa, Africans and their relations with the night sky.
This lecture is free and open to all. Registration is not required to attend in person.
More Information about Dr Jarita Holbrook
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